Problem - Determining bond prices
Havens is planning to issue long term bonds payable to borrow for a major expansion. The chief executive, Richie Habens, asks your advice on some related matters.
Requirement
1. Answer the following question.
a. At what type of bond price will Havens have total interest expense equal to the cash nterest payments?
b. Under which type of bond price will Havens' total interest expense be greater than the cash interest payments?
c. The stated interest rate on the bonds is 7%, and the market interest rate is 8%. What type of bond price can Havens expect for the bonds?
d. Havens could raise the stated interest rate on the bonds to 9% (market rate is 8%) In that case, what type of price can Havens expect for the bonds?