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A swap agreement calls for Durbin Industries to pay interest annually, based on the one year T bill rate, currently 6%, plus 1.5%. In return, Durbin received interest at a rate of 6% on a fixed rate basis. The notional principal for the swap is $50,000. What is Durbin’s net interest for the year after entering into the agreement?

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The Durbin’s industries are paying the interest rate normally on an annual basis which is based on the T bill rate (Treasury bill rate). T bill is a short term debt obligation backed by the treasury department of the country. The principal amount is $50,000. The interest paid is on T bill rate of 6% + 1.5% and in return the industry will get a fixed rate of 6%.

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