On December 31, 2020, Sweet Company signed a $1,278,400 note to Pharoah Bank. The market interest rate at that time was 10%. The stated interest rate on the note was 8%, payable annually. The note matures in 5 years. Unfortunately, because of lower sales, Sweet’s financial situation worsened. On December 31, 2022, Pharoah Bank determined that it was probable that the company would pay back only $767,040 of the principal at maturity. However, it was considered likely that interest would continue to be paid, based on the $1,278,400 loan.

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On December 31, 2020, Sweet Company signed a $1,278,400 note to Pharoah Bank. The market interest rate at that time was 10%. The stated interest rate on the note was 8%, payable annually. The note matures in 5 years. Unfortunately, because of lower sales, Sweet’s financial situation worsened. On December 31, 2022, Pharoah Bank determined that it was probable that the company would pay back only $767,040 of the principal at maturity. However, it was considered likely that interest would continue to be paid, based on the $1,278,400 loan.
 
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