Course Project-Part 1 Hannah Satterthwaite Professor Gatto DeVry University Finding the Best Loan Options 1. Assuming that AirJet Parts, Inc. is considering loans from National First and Regions Best, what are the EARs for these two banks? National First- (1+.0675/2)²-1 = .078890625 Regions Best- (1+.1317/12)¹²-1= .1399478787 Using the Estimated Annual Rate formula, I found that National First estimated annual rate was 7.9% and Regions Best was 13.995% 2. Based on your calculations
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Bus 379 Course Project March 31, 2013 Task 1 1. National First with an APR of 3.25%(Prime Rate) +6.75%=10% The ERA=(1+10%/2)^2 – 1= 10.25% Regions Best 13.17 APR compounded monthly. The ERA = (1+13.17%/12)^12 – 1= 13.99% 2. I would recommend National First Bank, the ERA with NFB is 10.25% and the ERA with Regions Best is 13.99%. National First Bank is calculated semiannually so it is only twice a year but Regions Best is compounded monthly. The APR with National Best is low even
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Course Project – Part I © The content of this document is the property of Wendell W. Bragg and DeVry University. No portion of this document may be reproduced in any manner except as a homework assignment submission. Duplication, reproduction or display either physically or electronically for any other purpose without the author’s written consent is prohibited. Introduction The Course Project is an opportunity for you to apply concepts learned to a real-life simulation experience. Throughout
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Executive Summary Blue Giraffe Spa is a new upscale destination in Beaverton, Oregon, offering a complete day spa experience. We offer seven ultra-chic, ultra-comfortable treatment rooms with the finest spa linens and equipment. We offer massage in a variety of styles - traditional Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue work, Hot Stone Massage, Reflexology, Sports, Pregnancy and others. We also offer facial and body treatments, like a Vitamin C Antioxidant Facial and Pevonia's Anti-Free Radical Treatment
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Course Project Part 1 Task 1: Assessing loan options for AirJet Best Parts, Inc. (1) EAR of National First Bank loan is 10.25%. APR = 3.25 (Prime Rate) + 6.75 M = 2 (Compounded semiannually) Formula: EAR = (1+APR/M)^M – 1 Solution: 0.1025 = (1+.10/2)^2 – 1 EAR of the Regions Best Bank loan is 13.99%. APR = 13.17 M = 12 (Compounded monthly) Formula: EAR = (1+APR/M)^M – 1 Solution: 0.1399 = (1+.1317/12)^12 – 1 (2) I recommend using National First Bank because the
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PM 592 Project Cost and Schedule Control Executive Summary After reviewing the project costs, schedules, and earned values I have realized that there are some concerns with the schedule and costs. I have found that there are some tasks that have put the project behind schedule and over budget. After reviewing the project closely and making the adjustments by requesting and adding additional percentage for resources to the builder, plumber, electrician, hvac, and the ferris wheel supplier it
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BUSN379 Course Project Part 1 Task 1: Assessing loan options for AirJet Best Parts, Inc. 1. Regions Best (1+ .1317/12)^12 -1 =0.14 EAR = 14% National First (1+ (6.75+3.25)/2)^2 -1 =.1025 EAR = 10.25% 2. Based on my calculations I would choose the National First loan because the EAR is only 10.25%. The EAR for the Regions Best loan is 14%. The ideal EAR for the company would be the smallest rate. 3. (1+8.6/12)^12 -1 = 8.95%
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Course Project Paper 1 David J Marshall Business Economics GM545 Winter Term 2012 mr_marshalls@live.com Exercise 1: Microeconomics Issues: Question # 1 There are two reasons gas prices must go up. The first is to get people into coal-powered cars. Coal-powered cars can only be driven around 40 miles before they must be plugged back into the grid for more coal power. If everyone moves to coal-powered cars, the drivers will be forced to live closer to cities (Erickson, 2011). According
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Course Project Parts 1-3 ITT Technical Institute GE 273 Microeconomics How outsourcing affects the US economy and contributes to political stability in developing economies is a matter of great debate. Many people think this practice will have an overall positive effect on the US economy, since it saves money for companies, opens up opportunities for greater entrepreneurship in the US, and leads to more Americans holding higher level jobs. Jobs that companies outsource to save money besides
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Task 1 1 EARS # of times compounded National First 0.1025 10.25% Semiannually Regions Best 0.139947879 13.99% Monthly 2 The bank that would recommend is National First Bank because the rate is lower and the interest is componded semiannually. 3 Loan amount of $6,950,000 being offered by Regions Best at 8.6%APR for 5 yrs? Monthly payment amount will be $142,926.09 PMT ? PV $6,950,000 Interest 0.72% (8.6% divided by 12 months)
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