FNAN Chapter 5 Flashcards

The stated interest rate is the interest rate expressed:

Janis just won a scholarship that will pay her $500 a month, starting today, for the next 48 months. Which term best describes these scholarship payments?

Anna pays 0.85 percent interest monthly on her credit card account. When the interest rate is compounded annually, it is referred to as the:

Lee pays 1 percent per month interest on his credit card account. When his monthly rate is multiplied by 12, the resulting answer is referred to as the:

Which one of the following statements concerning annuities is correct?

All else held constant, the future value of an annuity will increase if you:

A 30-year home mortgage is a classic example of:

Which one of the following has the highest effective annual rate?

A credit card has an annual percentage rate of 12.9 percent and charges interest monthly. The effective annual rate on this account:

Bill just financed a used car through his credit union, requiring payments of $275 a month for five years. What type of loan does Bill have?

Interest Rates and Payment Structures

Stated interest rate: Expressed in terms of the interest payment made each period.
Effective annual rate: Represents the annual rate that accounts for compounding, unlike the stated annual percentage rate.

Types of Annuities

Annuity due: Payments begin immediately, as noted in scholarship payments of $500 monthly for 48 months.
Ordinary annuity: Payments occur at the end of each period, exemplified by a typical 30-year home mortgage.

Monthly Interest Rates

The annual percentage rate (APR) is derived by multiplying the monthly rate by 12. For example, a 1% monthly rate results in an APR of 12%.
Effective annual rate may exceed the stated APR due to the effects of compounding. For a 12.9% APR, the effective rate is higher.

Value Calculations for Annuities

Future value of an annuity: Increased by extending the time period while keeping other factors constant.
The present value of an annuity is not simply the cash flow divided by the discount rate.

Compounding Frequency

Compounding frequency affects the effective annual rate: 6% compounded daily yields the highest rate compared to monthly, quarterly, semiannually, or biennially.

Types of Loans

An amortized loan involves fixed payments that cover both principal and interest over time, as demonstrated through Bill’s $275 monthly payment for five years.
Distinction from interest-only loans, complex loans, or lump-sum arrangements.

Test your knowledge on financial concepts with these flashcards from FNAN Chapter 5. This resource covers essential topics like interest rates and scholarship payments. Perfect for students preparing for exams in finance or related subjects.