Shady Rack Inc. has a bond outstanding with 10 percent coupon, paid semiannually, and 15 years to maturity. The market price of the bond is $1,039.55. Calculate the bond’s yield to maturity (YTM). Now, if due to changes in market conditions, the market required YTM suddenly increases by 2% from your calculated YTM.
1. What will be the percent change in the market price of the bond?
2. How much did you borrow for your house if your monthly mortgage payment for a 30 year mortgage at 6.65% APR is $1,600?