A loan with the following terms is being made: Fixed rate, constant monthly payment. Closing date February 9th. 9% interest rate. Prepaid interest due at closing. $70,000 mortgage loan amount. $1,500 loan discount points to be paid by the buyer/borrower to the lender. 25-year term, monthly payments, fully amortizing.

a. Calculate the APR for federal truth-in-lending purposes.
b. Do you think that the APR calculated in (a) reflects the likely return that the lender will receive over the term of the loan? List specific reasons that the lender’s actual return might be different from the APR.

Acolleague from the plant in germany has arrived at the chicago plant to share insights on a recent product line changeover implemented in germany. this changeover has saved thousands of euros at the german facility, but jim does not think it will work in the united states. jim feels that there is a completely different attitude towards work and innovation in the u.s., and in fact, thinks the german facility is technologically behind his plant. additionally, the colleague often mispronounces words when he speaks english, and doesn't dress appropriately for the u.s. office. he showed up to work on the plant floor in a formal suit and tie, with dress shoes that had a slippery sole. however, the colleague is a guest, and it is important that jim pretends to be interested. identify the listening barriers. check all that apply. thought speed grandstanding faking attention nonverbal distractions psychological barriers