alleryStart learning →Firm A pays 8% fixed or MIBOR+1%; B pays 10% fixed or MIBOR+2%. Quality spread differential?
A0.5%
B2%
C1%
D3%
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 1%
The fixed-rate gap is 2% and the floating gap is 1%, so the differential is 1%.
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