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Ending Balance vs. Average Daily Balance . Where do they get that finance charge from anyway?. Ending Balance. Finance charges are computed on the basis of your ending balance as of the statement date. Use a periodic interest of 1.5%(____ for 12 mo). Average Daily Balance.
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Ending Balance vs. Average Daily Balance Where do they get that finance charge from anyway?
Ending Balance • Finance charges are computed on the basis of your ending balance as of the statement date. • Use a periodic interest of 1.5%(____ for 12 mo)
Average Daily Balance • Company takes into account all activity in the months time to get an average daily balance. Finance charge is computed on that value.
Finishing the computations • ADB= sum of daily balances/number of days • Finance charge = ADB (rate) For this problem, lets use 2% for the periodic rate.
Minimum balance payments • How long will it take to pay off a debt of $1000 if you only make the minimum ($20) payment and are charged 1.67% periodic rate? Compute 1 year of monthly payments. How much do you still owe?