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CIMAPRA19-F03-1 Exam - Topic 2 Question 75 Discussion

HHH Company has a fixed rate loan at 10.0%, but wishes to swap to variable. It can borrow at the risk-free rate +8%. The bank is currently quoting swap rates of 3.1% (bid) and 3.5% (ask). What net rate will HHH Company pay if it enters into the swap?
C) Risk-free rate+3.1% and D) Risk-free rate +6.5%
A) Risk-free rate +6.9%
B) Risk-free rate +8%

CIMAPRA19-F03-1 Exam - Topic 2 Question 75 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIMA's CIMAPRA19-F03-1 exam
Question #: 75
Topic #: 2
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HHH Company has a fixed rate loan at 10.0%, but wishes to swap to variable. It can borrow at the risk-free rate +8%. The bank is currently quoting swap rates of 3.1% (bid) and 3.5% (ask). What net rate will HHH Company pay if it enters into the swap?

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Crissy
8 months ago
I thought variable rates were riskier. Is this really a good move?
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Glenn
8 months ago
The swap rates are pretty low, so it makes sense to switch!
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William
8 months ago
Wait, how does that add up? I'm not sure about that calculation.
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Elenore
8 months ago
So, they'll effectively pay risk-free +6.9% after the swap? Sounds right!
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Audria
9 months ago
HHH's fixed rate is 10%, and they can borrow at risk-free +8%.
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Jenifer
9 months ago
I believe the net rate would be the fixed rate minus the swap rate. So if we use the bid rate of 3.1%, that might lead us to the right answer, but I'm not entirely sure.
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Naomi
9 months ago
I'm a bit confused about whether to use the bid or ask rate in this case. I feel like it might depend on whether HHH is paying or receiving the swap.
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Page
9 months ago
I think we practiced a similar question where we had to adjust the fixed rate with the swap rates. If I recall correctly, the fixed rate was 10%, and we need to consider the bid or ask rate.
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Fannie
9 months ago
I remember that to find the net rate after the swap, we need to subtract the swap rate from the fixed rate. But I'm not sure about the exact calculations.
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Sherita
9 months ago
I've got this! The net rate will be the risk-free rate plus 8%, which is the spread between the variable rate and the fixed rate. So the answer is B, risk-free rate + 8%.
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Susana
9 months ago
Okay, let's think this through step-by-step. The company is currently paying a fixed rate of 10%, and they want to swap to a variable rate. The bank is quoting a bid of 3.1% and an ask of 3.5%. I think the net rate will be the risk-free rate plus the spread.
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Torie
9 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about how to approach this. I'll need to review my notes on interest rate swaps to make sure I understand the concepts.
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Lenny
9 months ago
This looks like a straightforward swap question. I'll need to calculate the net rate based on the given information.
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10 months ago
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10 months ago
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Lazaro
10 months ago
I always get nervous with these multi-select compliance questions. They want three precise practices that demonstrate robust customer due diligence, right?
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Wynell
1 year ago
Alright, time to put on my best poker face and really focus. This is a tricky one, but I've got this. Let's see, what's the right way to approach this problem?
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Kristin
1 year ago
I'm leaning towards B) Risk-free rate +8%
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Lauran
1 year ago
B) Risk-free rate +8%
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Bettina
1 year ago
I think it's A) Risk-free rate +6.9%
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Sylvia
1 year ago
A) Risk-free rate +6.9%
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Glenn
1 year ago
I'm not sure, but I think the rationale behind A) is that it takes into account the bid and ask swap rates provided by the bank
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Ashton
1 year ago
Haha, this reminds me of that time I got a question about hedging in my finance exam. Took me forever to figure it out, but I nailed it in the end. I'm sure I can do this one too!
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Pearline
1 year ago
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Sherell
1 year ago
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Novella
1 year ago
Okay, let's see... HHH Company wants to swap to a variable rate, and the bank is quoting 3.1% bid and 3.5% ask. Hmm, I think the answer might be C, but I better double-check my work.
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Izetta
1 year ago
I disagree, I believe the correct answer is D) Risk-free rate +6.5%
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James
1 year ago
This question is all about swaps and interest rates. I need to carefully consider the information given and do the math to find the correct net rate.
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Arlette
1 year ago
I believe it's actually B) Risk-free rate +8%
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Virgie
1 year ago
B) Risk-free rate +8%
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Eve
1 year ago
I think the net rate will be A) Risk-free rate +6.9%
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Tiffiny
1 year ago
A) Risk-free rate +6.9%
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Dante
1 year ago
I think the answer is A) Risk-free rate +6.9%
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