Natalie and Curtis have been experiencing great demand for their cookies and muffins. As a result, they are now thinking about buying a commercial oven. They know which oven they want and that it will cost $17,000. The company already has $5,000 set aside for the purchase and will need to borrow the rest. Natalie and Curtis met with a bank manager to discuss their options. She is willing to lend Cookie

Natalie and Curtis Cookie Company

The bank manager is willing to lend Cookie $12,000.

Explanation:

a) Data and Calculations:

Cost of equipment (commercial oven) to be purchased = $17,000

Amount already set aside by the company for the purchase = $5,000

Difference required from the bank = $12,000 ($17,000 - $5,000).

b) The bank manager should be willing to lend the company the sum of $12,000, which will make up the balance for the purchase of the commercial oven.  The cost of the oven is $17,000 and the company had set aside $5,000.  This means that it remains $12,000 to make up the purchase cost.  The negotiation for a bank loan will concentrate on the $12,000 required to make up the amount.

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