The Frame Supply Company has just acquired a large account and needs to increase its working capital by $100,000. The controller of the company has identified the four sources of funds given below.
1.
Pay a factor to buy the company's receivables, which average $125,000 per month and have an average collection period of 30 days. The factor will advance up to 80% of the face value of receivables at 10% and charge a fee of 2% on all receivables purchased. The controller estimates that the firm would save $24,000 in collection expenses over the year. Assume the fee and interest are not deductible in advance.
2.
Borrow $110,000 from a bank at 12% interest. A 9% compensating balance would be required.
3.
Issue $110,000 of 6-month commercial paper to net $100,000. (New paper would be issued every 6 months.)
4.
Borrow $125,000 from a bank on a discount basis at 20%. No compensating balance would be required. Assume a 360-day year in all of your calculations. Should CyberAge use trade credit and continue paying at the end of the credit period?
A. Yes, if the cost of alternative short-term financing is less.
B. Yes, if the firm's weighted-average cost of capital is equal to its weighted-average cost of trade credit.
C. No, if the cost of alternative long-term financing is greater
D. Yes, if the cost of alternative short-term financing is greater