Suppose that a party wanted to enter into an FRA that expires in 42 days and is based on 1 LIBOR. The dealer quotes a rate of 4.75% on this FRA. Assume that at expiration, the 137-day LIBOR is 4% and the notional principal is $20,000,000 2. 137-day.
a. What is the term used to describe such non-standard instruments?
b. Calculate the FRA payoff on a long position.