Calculating EAR
Last National Bank charges 6.25 percent compounded monthly on its business loans. First Diversified Bank charges 6.30 percent compounded semiannually. As a potential borrower, which bank would you go to for a new loan?
Effective rate of 6.25 percent compounded monthly: ____________%
Effective rate of 6.30 percent compounded semiannually: _____________%