Math Problem Statement
A bank currently has $1.200 million in loans with an average duration of 7.2 years. Currently, the market interest rate is 4%. If the interest rate raises by 0.5%, what is the change in the value of the banks loans in dollar?
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Finance
Interest Rate Risk
Duration
Formulas
Change in loan value: ΔV ≈ -D * (Δr / (1 + r)) * V
Theorems
Duration Approximation Formula
Suitable Grade Level
College-Level Finance or Economics
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