Mathematical Finance Seminar

March 1 2001, 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM

Stuart Turnbull, CIBC

A basic methodology for pricing a loan

In this paper we present a methodology for the pricing of loans that is consistent with maximizing the wealth of existing shareholders. We will answer the following questions. What are the costs associated with the marginal economic capital of a loan? What is the appropriate measure of profitability for a loan, keeping the probability of default constant? What is the relevant bench mark? What is the relevant transfer pricing methodology?