1. A project has an initial outlay of $2,038. It has a single payoff at the end of year 9 of $7,559. What is the net present value (NPV) of the project if the company’s cost of capital is 10.19 percent? Round the answer to two decimal places.
2. A homeowner can obtain on property valued at $250,000, a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage, LTV=90%, at a rate of 6.0 percent with zero points or at a rate of 5.5 percent with 2.25 points. If she will keep the mortgage for 30 years, what is the net present value of paying the points (to the nearest dollar)?