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(receipts) as
positive
. Perform a calculation from the point of view of
either
the lender (investor) or the borrower, but not both!
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2
3
4
5
PMT
Equal periods
Equal payments
(FV is
Future Value,
if any; e.g.
a balloon
payment)
Money re-
ceived is a
positive
number
Money paid out
is a negative
number
(Loan)
Figure 5-3. A Cash Flow Diagram for a Loan from Borrower’s
Point of View (End Mode)
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Loan
Figure 5-4. A Cash Flow Diagram for a Loan from Lender’s
Point of View (End Mode)