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    AI2153 - Financial Economics with Real Estate Applications

    Key Concepts šŸ¤”Ā 

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    Yield Gap šŸ“Š

    In real estate economics, the "yield gap" typically refers to the difference between the yield (or return) on real estate investments and the yield on risk-free investments, such as government bonds.

    Yield gap = (cap rates - bond yields)

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    Segmented Markets Theory for Bonds

    The Segmented Markets Theory asserts that the bond market is divided into separate segments based on maturity, with each segment (short-term, intermediate-term, long-term) having its own independent supply and demand dynamics. This leads to interest rates for different maturities being determined independently within each segment, influenced by the specific preferences and needs of investors in that segment. As a result, the yield curve's shape reflects varying conditions across these distinct segments.

    Documents

    L3 Reading - Cornerstone Cap-rates-and-RE-Cycles.pdf

    L3 Reading - Cornerstone Cap-rates-and-RE-Cycles.pdf690.3KB

    šŸ“ŠĀ Google Sheets for Calculations ← Link here 🧠

    Acronyms 🤯

    DCR → Debt Coverage Ratio

    CPM → Capital Payment Method

    CPM = FPM → Financing Payment Method

    Old Exams

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    Formulas āœ–ļøāž—Ā 

    Cap Rate

    CapĀ rate=NOI(PriceĀ orĀ Value)CapĀ rate=rāˆ’gCapĀ rate=RealĀ rateĀ (riskfree)+inflationĀ rate+riskĀ premiaāˆ’(realĀ growthĀ rateĀ ofĀ NOI+inflationĀ rate)\text{Cap rate} = \frac{\text{NOI}}{\text{(Price or Value)}} \\ \text{Cap rate} = r - g \\ \text{Cap rate}= \text{Real rate (riskfree)} + \text{inflation rate} + \text{risk premia} - (\text{real growth rate of NOI} + \text{inflation rate})CapĀ rate=(PriceĀ orĀ Value)NOI​CapĀ rate=rāˆ’gCapĀ rate=RealĀ rateĀ (riskfree)+inflationĀ rate+riskĀ premiaāˆ’(realĀ growthĀ rateĀ ofĀ NOI+inflationĀ rate)

    Yield Gap

    YieldĀ GapĀ =Ā (CapĀ rateāˆ’krf)krf=Ā YieldĀ onĀ governmentĀ bonds(CapĀ rateāˆ’krf)ā‰ˆ(RPāˆ’g)\textup{Yield Gap = } (\textup{Cap rate} - k_{rf}) \\ k_{rf} = \textrm{ Yield on government bonds} \\ (\textup{Cap rate} - k_{rf}) \approx (RP - g) \\YieldĀ GapĀ =Ā (CapĀ rateāˆ’krf​)krf​=Ā YieldĀ onĀ governmentĀ bonds(CapĀ rateāˆ’krf​)ā‰ˆ(RPāˆ’g)

    Cap Rate Level Determinants

    CapĀ rateā‰ˆ(krf+RP)āˆ’gkrf=Ā YieldĀ onĀ 10Ā yearĀ governmentĀ bondsRP=RealĀ EstateĀ RiskĀ Premiumg=PropertyĀ IncomeĀ GrowthĀ Expectations\textup{Cap rate} \approx (k_{rf} + RP) - g \\ k_{rf} = \textrm{ Yield on 10 year government bonds} \\ RP = \textrm{Real Estate Risk Premium} \\ g = \textrm{Property Income Growth Expectations}CapĀ rateā‰ˆ(krf​+RP)āˆ’gkrf​=Ā YieldĀ onĀ 10Ā yearĀ governmentĀ bondsRP=RealĀ EstateĀ RiskĀ Premiumg=PropertyĀ IncomeĀ GrowthĀ Expectations

    Cap Rate Spread Determinants

    (CapĀ rateāˆ’krf)ā‰ˆ(RPāˆ’g)krf=Ā YieldĀ onĀ governmentĀ bondsRP=RealĀ EstateĀ RiskĀ Premiumg=PropertyĀ IncomeĀ GrowthĀ Expectations(\textup{Cap rate} - k_{rf}) \approx (RP - g) \\ k_{rf} = \textrm{ Yield on government bonds} \\ RP = \textrm{Real Estate Risk Premium} \\ g = \textrm{Property Income Growth Expectations}(CapĀ rateāˆ’krf​)ā‰ˆ(RPāˆ’g)krf​=Ā YieldĀ onĀ governmentĀ bondsRP=RealĀ EstateĀ RiskĀ Premiumg=PropertyĀ IncomeĀ GrowthĀ Expectations

    Federal Funds Rate formula - Taylor Rule

    FederalĀ FundsĀ TargetĀ Rate=EquilibriumĀ RealĀ FedĀ FundsĀ Rate+ObservedĀ Inflation+0.5Ɨ(InflationĀ Gap)+0.5Ɨ(OutputĀ Gap)whereInflationĀ Gap=ObservedĀ Inflationāˆ’TargetĀ InflationOutputĀ Gap=ActualĀ GDPāˆ’PotentialĀ GDPPotentialĀ GDP\text{Federal Funds Target Rate} = \text{Equilibrium Real Fed Funds Rate} + \text{Observed Inflation} + 0.5 \times (\text{Inflation Gap}) + 0.5 \times (\text{Output Gap}) \\ \text{where} \\ \text{Inflation Gap} = \text{Observed Inflation} - \text{Target Inflation} \\ \\ \text{Output Gap} = \frac{\text{Actual GDP} - \text{Potential GDP}}{\text{Potential GDP}}FederalĀ FundsĀ TargetĀ Rate=EquilibriumĀ RealĀ FedĀ FundsĀ Rate+ObservedĀ Inflation+0.5Ɨ(InflationĀ Gap)+0.5Ɨ(OutputĀ Gap)whereInflationĀ Gap=ObservedĀ Inflationāˆ’TargetĀ InflationOutputĀ Gap=PotentialĀ GDPActualĀ GDPāˆ’PotentialĀ GDP​

    Exam AI2153 - January 14, 2023

    Q1 - Calculate Cap Rate with the level determinants

    You analyze the evolution of cap rates (initial yields) in the real estate market by breaking down the cap rate into its core determinants (ignoring the depreciation effect). Suppose that the real risk-free on government bonds is 2.0%, the expected inflation rate is 2.5%, the risk premium is 3.5%, and the cap rate (initial yield) is 3.5%.

    Then the real growth rate of property income (e.g. the net operating income) is closest to

    A) 0.0%.

    B) 7.5%.

    C) 2.0%.

    D) –2.0%.

    E) None of the above (A, B, C, D) is close to be correct.

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    Cap Rate = (k + RP) - g k = 2% RP = 3,5% g = Initial Yield = 3,5% Cap Rate = (2 + 3,5) - 3,5 = 2% Krf=2% RP = 6% g = 1% cap Rate = (2%-6%)-1% = -5%
    āœ…
    Answer = 2% → C) 2.0%

    Q2 - Find flaws in how they word formulas

    In the Cornerstone report Lecture 3, Nov 9 -Cap-rates-and-RE-Cycles.pdf you can find some interesting formulas. One formula is the ā€œcap rate spreadā€ → (Cap Rate - k) ā‰ˆ (RP - g)
    image

    Which of following statements is not correct (i.e. is false)?

    A) The left-hand side of the formula ā€œcap rate spreadā€ is the formula that is used to calculate the ā€œyield gapā€ in the diagram.

    B) Although the Nordanƶ report writes that the yield gap is a measure of the risk premium for property, the Cornerstone report states that it is too simplistic to call the spread between cap rates and treasury yields a risk premium because the cap rate spread is equal to the risk premium plus the property income growth expectations.

    C) The yield gap in the diagram is negative when the 10-year nominal government bond interest rate is higher than the Stockholm CBD prime office yield.

    D) Both the yield gap and the cap rate spreads are positively related to the risk premium.

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    A) The left-hand side of the formula → (Cap Rate - k) is used to calculate yield gap → Yield gap refers to the difference between the yield (or return) on real estate investments and the yield on risk-free investments, such as government bonds. Answer is TRUE
    āœ…
    B) Although the Nordanƶ report writes that the yield gap is a measure of the risk premium for property, the Cornerstone report states that it is too simplistic to call the spread between cap rates and treasury yields a risk premium because the cap rate spread is equal to the risk premium plus the property income growth expectations. Formula - Cap Rate Spread: (cap Rate - k) = ( RP - g) What the underlined text states: (cap Rate - k) = ( RP + g) B) Is the false alternative
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    C) The yield gap in the diagram is negative when the 10-year nominal government bond interest rate is higher than the Stockholm CBD prime office yield. → if (k > cap rate) then the yield gap turns negative.
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    D) Both the yield gap and the cap rate spreads are positively related to the risk premium. Formula - Cap Rate Spread: (cap Rate - k) = ( RP - g) If RP increases, so should the cap rate spread - Therefore yield gap and cap rate spreads are positively related to risk premium

    Q3 - Break Down words into a formula and

    In the Nordanƶ report Lecture 3, Nov 9 - Nordanƶ - 2018-1_property-the-holy-grail-of-investments.pdf, you can find following diagram:
    image

    Which of following statements is not correct (i.e. is false)?

    A) The real yield gap is equal to the nominal government bond interest rate + (expected) inflation rate minus the Stockholm CBD price office yield.

    B) Nordanƶ argues that although Stockholm CBD office yields are record low (year 2018), investors still find office property investments attractive since the real yield gap has widened.

    C) Inflation-linked bonds reflect the size of the real interest rate.

    D) The real interest rate has fallen from about 4% in 1999 to below zero about 15 years later.

    āœ…
    A) The real yield gap is equal to the nominal government bond interest rate + (expected) inflation rate minus the Stockholm CBD price office yield. Nominal government bond interest rate = Bond that does not adjust interest payments based on inflation Expected Inflation = A guess on inflation, not the real inflation number CBD Price office Yield = Should be prime office yield for this one to make sense. ā€œReal Yield Gapā€ = (Nominal Government bond + Expected inflation) - Yield This is not the formula, also the real yield gap cannot be derived from a formula that has an ā€œexpectedā€ term in it. A is the false statement.
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    B) Nordanƶ argues that although Stockholm CBD office yields are record low (year 2018), investors still find office property investments attractive since the real yield gap has widened. → This is true, look at the graph

    C) Inflation-linked bonds reflect the size of the real interest rate. → This statement true.

    D) The real interest rate has fallen from about 4% in 1999 to below zero about 15 years later. → This is true, look at the graph

    Q4 - Direct capitalization method of real estate valuation, with Cap Rate = 0

    In the Cornerstone report Lecture 3, Nov 9 -Cap-rates-and-RE-Cycles.pdf you can find some interesting formulas. Suppose that the first year NOI for your private favorite property investment is USD 900 000. You compute the value of your property using the ā€œdirect capitalizationā€ method of real estate valuation.
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    Case 1: The real 5-year government bond interest rate is –0.5% (i.e. minus 0.5%). The (expected) inflation rate is 4.5%. The risk premium (RP) is 3.5%. Property income growth expectations (g) is 2.5%.
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    Case 2: The real 5-year government bond interest rate is –1.5% (i.e. minus 1.5%). The (expected) inflation rate is 4.5%. The risk premium (RP) is 3.5%. Property income growth expectations (g) is 2.5%.

    Which of following statements is correct (i.e. is true)?

    A) The property value in case 1 is 20% higher than the property value in case 2.

    B) The property value in case 1 is 25% higher than the property value in case 2.

    C) The property value in case 2 is 20% higher than the property value in case 1.

    D) The property value in case 2 is 25% higher than the property value in case 1.

    E) None of the above (A, B, C, D) is close to be correct.

    Solution Q4

    Variables
    Case 1
    Case 2
    Bond (rf)
    -0.5%
    -1.5%
    Inflation
    4.5%
    4.5%
    Risk Prem. (RP)
    3.5%
    3.5%
    Growth (g)
    2.5%
    2.5%
    NOI
    900 000
    900 000
    Cap rate
    0.5%
    -0.5%
    Property Value
    180 mUSD
    -180 mUSD
    CapĀ rateā‰ˆ(krf+RP)āˆ’gkrf=Ā YieldĀ onĀ 10Ā yearĀ governmentĀ bondsRP=RealĀ EstateĀ RiskĀ Premiumg=PropertyĀ IncomeĀ GrowthĀ Expectations\textup{Cap rate} \approx (k_{rf} + RP) - g \\ k_{rf} = \textrm{ Yield on 10 year government bonds} \\ RP = \textrm{Real Estate Risk Premium} \\ g = \textrm{Property Income Growth Expectations}CapĀ rateā‰ˆ(krf​+RP)āˆ’gkrf​=Ā YieldĀ onĀ 10Ā yearĀ governmentĀ bondsRP=RealĀ EstateĀ RiskĀ Premiumg=PropertyĀ IncomeĀ GrowthĀ ExpectationsValueĀ ofĀ Property=NetĀ OperatingĀ IncomeĀ (NOI)CapitalizationĀ RateĀ (CapĀ Rate)\text{Value of Property} = \frac{\text{Net Operating Income (NOI)}}{\text{Capitalization Rate (Cap Rate)}}ValueĀ ofĀ Property=CapitalizationĀ RateĀ (CapĀ Rate)NetĀ OperatingĀ IncomeĀ (NOI)​
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    With a negative cap rate for case 2, we get a negative property value. Therefore Value of property on case (1) we get E) None of the above (A, B, C, D) is close to be correct.

    Q5 - Calculate Expected IRR, Risk analysis, Variance, Standard Deviation

    A property can be purchased for 15 000 000 today. A real estate analyst who likes risk analysis is analyzing the expected IRR and risk, measured as the standard deviation, of the real estate investment by projecting five different scenarios as follows:
    Case
    NOI
    Selling Price (Y6)
    Probability (P)
    Severe recession
    NOI will be 900 000 the first year, and then decrease 3.5 percent per year until year six.
    10 000 000
    5%
    Moderate recession
    NOI will be 900 000 the first year, and then decrease 1.5 percent per year until year six.
    12 000 000
    15%
    Baseline forecast
    NOI will be level 900 000 per year for the next six years.
    16 000 000
    35%
    Moderate expansion
    NOI will be 900 000 the first year, and then increase by 2.0 percent per year until year six.
    18 000 000
    30%
    Strong boom expansion
    NOI will be 900 000 the first year, and then increase 3.0 percent per year until year six.
    20 000 000
    15%

    A) The expected IRR is 7.10 % and the standard deviation is 2.91 %.

    B) The expected IRR is 7.10 % and the standard deviation is 0.084 %.

    C) The expected IRR is 2.91 % and the standard deviation is 7.10 %.

    D) The expected IRR is 0.084 % and the standard deviation is 7.10%.

    E) None of the above (A, B, C, D) is close to be correct.

    Prob (P)
    Growth YoY (g)
    NOI Y0
    NOI Y1
    NOI Y2
    NOI Y3
    NOI Y4
    NOI Y5
    1ļøāƒ£ NOI Y6 (Sale + CF6)
    2ļøāƒ£ IRR Scenarios
    4ļøāƒ£ Scenario Variance
    Severe recession
    5%
    -3.50%
    -15000000
    900000
    868500
    838103
    808769
    780462
    10753146
    -0.07%
    0.03%
    Moderate recession
    15%
    -1.50%
    -15000000
    900000
    886500
    873203
    860104
    847203
    12834495
    2.67%
    0.03%
    Baseline forecast
    35%
    0%
    -15000000
    900000
    900000
    900000
    900000
    900000
    16900000
    6.93%
    0.00%
    Moderate expansion
    30%
    2%
    -15000000
    900000
    918000
    936360
    955087
    974189
    18993673
    8.94%
    0.01%
    Strong boom expansion
    15%
    3%
    -15000000
    900000
    927000
    954810
    983454
    1012958
    21043347
    10.66%
    0.02%
    6ļøāƒ£Ā Standard Deviation
    3ļøāƒ£ Mean IRR (Expected IRR)
    5ļøāƒ£Ā Variance
    2.91%
    7.10%
    0.08%

    1ļøāƒ£ Future Value Cashflow

    To calculate NOI for year 1→6

    image

    2ļøāƒ£ Calculate IRR for all scenariosšŸ“—

    =IRR((NOI Year Zero:NOIY6))

    Obs → NOI Year zero mĆ„ste vara negativt fƶr att IRR formeln ska funka i excel/sheets

    3ļøāƒ£Ā  Calculate Mean IRR (Expected IRR) šŸ“—

    The sum of all scenarios based on their probability (Scenario probability)*(Case IRR)

    =SUMPRODUCT(Scenario Prob(1->5);IRR(1->5))

    4ļøāƒ£ Calculate Variance for each CasešŸ“—

    =Scenario Prob.*((IRR for case)-(expected IRR))^2

    5ļøāƒ£ Calculate Variance of Scenarios šŸ“—

    =sum(all case Variances) --> Variance

    6ļøāƒ£ Standard Deviation šŸ“—

    =SQRT(Variance)

    5ļøāƒ£ Variance
    0,08%
    6ļøāƒ£ Standard Deviation
    2,91% āœ…
    🧠
    Standard Deviation = 2,506%, Expected IRR = 7,10%
    āœ…
    Answer: A) The expected IRR is 7.10 % and the standard deviation is 2.91 %.

    Q6 - Standard Deviation of NPV

    MCQ 5 continued. If the required rate of return (the discount rate) is 12 % for each of the five scenarios in MCQ 5, then the standard deviation of the NPV is what?

    A) ‒1 545 432.

    B) 12 %.

    C) 2 985 884

    D) 1 545 432 .

    E) None of the above (A, B, C, D) is close to be correct.

    Econ. Forecast
    Prob (P)
    Growth (g)
    1ļøāƒ£Ā NOI Y1
    1ļøāƒ£Ā NOI Y2
    1ļøāƒ£Ā  NOI Y3
    1ļøāƒ£Ā  NOI Y4
    1ļøāƒ£Ā  NOI Y5
    1ļøāƒ£Ā  NOI Y6
    Selling Price (Y6)
    Severe
    5%
    -3.50%
    900000
    868500
    838103
    808769
    780462
    753146
    10000000
    Moderate
    15%
    -1.50%
    900000
    886500
    873203
    860104
    847203
    834495
    12000000
    Baseline
    35%
    0%
    900000
    900000
    900000
    900000
    900000
    900000
    16000000
    Moderate
    30%
    2%
    900000
    918000
    936360
    955087
    974189
    993673
    18000000
    Strong boom
    15%
    3%
    900000
    927000
    954810
    983454
    1012958
    1043347
    20000000
    Probability (P)
    Price of prop.
    NOI Y1 2ļøāƒ£Ā 
    NOI Y2 2ļøāƒ£Ā 
    NOI Y3 2ļøāƒ£Ā 
    NOI Y4 2ļøāƒ£
    NOI Y5 2ļøāƒ£
    NOI Y6 2ļøāƒ£Ā 
    SALE PRICE
    PV SALE 3ļøāƒ£Ā 
    PV Cashflow
    PV SALE + CF 4ļøāƒ£Ā 
    NPV 5ļøāƒ£
    Variance 7ļøāƒ£
    5%
    -15000000
    803571
    692363
    596545
    513987
    442855
    381567
    10,000,000
    5,066,311.21
    3,430,888.60
    8,497,199.81
    -6,502,800.19
    618435128712
    15%
    -15000000
    803571
    706712
    621528
    546612
    480726
    422781
    12,000,000
    6,079,573.45
    3,581,930.77
    9,661,504.22
    -5,338,495.78
    830217637027
    35%
    -15000000
    803571
    717474
    640602
    571966
    510684
    455968
    16,000,000
    8,106,097.94
    3,700,266.59
    11,806,364.53
    -3,193,635.47
    15106299296
    30%
    -15000000
    803571
    731824
    666483
    606975
    552781
    503426
    18,000,000
    9,119,360.18
    3,865,059.64
    12,984,419.82
    -2,015,580.18
    282446595727
    15%
    -15000000
    803571
    738999
    679615
    625003
    574780
    528592
    20,000,000
    10,132,622.42
    3,950,559.46
    14,083,181.89
    -916,818.11
    642154774553
    Expected NPV 6ļøāƒ£
    Variance 8ļøāƒ£
    -$2,985,883.56
    2388360435315
    Standard dev. 8ļøāƒ£
    1,545,432.12

    1ļøāƒ£ Calculate Future Value Cashflow for all scenariosšŸ“—

    Calculate NOI for year 1→6

    Future Value of Cashflows
    Future Value of Cashflows

    See Table with Yellow Header

    2ļøāƒ£ Discount future cashflow for all scenarios to PV šŸ“—

    • Future Value Cashflows from first table are discounted to present value.
    • Given Discount Rate = 12%
    • See table with blue header

    DCF=āˆ‘t=1nCFt(1+r)t\text{DCF} = \sum_{t=1}^{n} \frac{\text{CF}_t}{(1 + r)^t}DCF=t=1āˆ‘n​(1+r)tCFt​​
    ‣
    Explain formula pls
    • DCF is the discounted cash flow,
    • CFt is the cash flow at time t
    • r is the discount rate, and
    • n is the number of periods.

    3ļøāƒ£ Calculate Present Value of property Sale and šŸ“—

    → Given Discount Rate = 12%

    PV=FV(1+r)n\text{PV} = \frac{\text{FV}}{(1 + r)^n}PV=(1+r)nFV​
    ‣
    Explain formula pls
    • PV stands for Present Value,
    • FV represents the Future Value of the cash flow,
    • r is the discount rate (or interest rate), and
    • n is the number of periods until the future value is realized.

    4ļøāƒ£Ā Sum of Discounted Cashflows + Sale of property šŸ“—

    PV cashflow = Sum( NOI Y1 → NOI Y6)

    PV (SALE & CF)Ā  = PV Cashflow + PV Sale

    5ļøāƒ£Ā Calculate NPV for Each Scenario šŸ“—

    🧠 We bought the property for 15 000 000 USD.

    NPV = (PV SALE + CF 4ļøāƒ£Ā )-15 000 000

    Do this for scenario 1-5.

    6ļøāƒ£ Calculate Mean NPV (Expected NPV) šŸ“—

    =SUMPRODUCT(Scenario Prob(1->5);NPV(1->5))

    āœ…Ā Expected NPV = -$2,985,883.56

    7ļøāƒ£Ā Calculate Variance for each Scenario

    =Scenario Prob.*(((NPV for case)-(expected NPV))^2)

    Here we get very large numbers

    8ļøāƒ£Ā Sum Variances and Calculate Standard Deviation šŸ“—

    =sum(all case Variances) --> Variance

    Standard Deviation

    =SQRT(Variance) Voila! šŸ‘‡

    Expected NPV 6ļøāƒ£
    Variance 8ļøāƒ£
    -$2,985,883.56
    2388360435315
    Standard dev. 8ļøāƒ£
    1,545,432.12

    Q7 - Compute Arithmetic Mean of inflation in the US over 6 years.

    Below is a list of annual US CPI values for urban consumers for the years 2015 – 2021.
    Year
    CPI All urban consumers
    2015
    237
    2016
    240
    2017
    245
    2018
    251
    2019
    256
    2020
    259
    2021
    271

    Using these values, the average (arithmetic mean) annual rate of inflation over this period is:

    A) 14.35%.

    B) 2.27%.

    C) 4.63%.

    D) 2.05%.

    E) None of the above (A, B, C, D) is close to be correct.

    Year
    CPI All urban consumers
    1ļøāƒ£Ā Inflation YoY
    🧮 In Excell
    2015
    237
    2016
    240
    1.27%
    =(240-237)/237
    2017
    245
    2.08%
    =(245-240)/240
    2018
    251
    2.45%
    etc…
    2019
    256
    1.99%
    2020
    259
    1.17%
    2021
    271
    4.63%
    2ļøāƒ£Ā Mean
    2.27%

    1ļøāƒ£ Calculate Inflation YoY (Simple)šŸ“—

    Inflation YoY = (CPI Y1 - CPI Y0) / (CPI Y0)

    =(data Q(n+1)-data Q(n))/data Q(n)

    2ļøāƒ£Ā  Compute Arithmetic MeanšŸ“—

    Arithmetic Mean = Average = MedelvƤrde

    =average(Select Inflation start: Last inflation number)

    āœ…
    B) 2.27% is the correct answer

    Q8 - Calculate the Five-Year Bond based on the the expected return on the One-Year Bond

    If 1-year interest rates (proxy for short-term interest rates) for the next five years are expected to be 0.2, 0.5, 0.8, 1, and 1.5 percent, and the 5-year term premium is 0.5 percent, then the 5-year bond rate will be what?

    Then the 5-year bond rate will be what?

    A) 1.3%.

    B) 0.8%.

    C) 1.5%.

    D) 2.1%.

    E) None of the above (A, B, C, D) is close to be correct.

    1ļøāƒ£Ā Calculate Mean 1Y-Bond

    Calculate the mean of the bond

    Mean = Average(Y1:Y5)

    One Year Bond
    Y1
    0,2%
    Y2
    0,5%
    Y3
    0,8%
    Y4
    1%
    Y5
    1.5%
    Mean
    0.8%

    2ļøāƒ£Ā Calculate Five Year Bond

    Five Year Bond = Mean + Premium

    Five Year Bond: 0.8% + 0.5% = 1,3%

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    A) 1,3%

    Q9 - Present Value of equity for a property that was bought with Debt - (Solution in google Sheet)

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    The sheet is named ā€œQ9 Value of equity interestā€ - Link here!
    The NOI for your income property is expected to be $900 000 for the first year. Debt financing will be based on a 1.2 DCR applied to the first year NOI, will have a 4.5 percent interest rate, and will be amortized over 30 years with monthly payments. This is a CPM (FPM), constant or fixed payment mortgage. The NOI will increase 2.5 percent per year after the first year. You expect to hold the property for five years. The resale price is estimated by applying a 4 percent terminal capitalization rate to the sixth-year NOI. You require a 12 percent rate of return on equity (equity yield rate) for your property. What is the present value of the equity interest in the property?

    Note! If you choose MCQ alternative E, then you need to write the correct present value to get 1 point.

    A) 10 964 278

    B) 7 783 371

    C) Minus 560 059

    D) 11 152 667

    E) None of the above (A, B, C, D) is close to be correct. Instead it should be: 8 752 513

    Values to plug into Google Sheets
    NOI
    900000
    DCR
    1.2
    Interest Rate (i)
    4.5%
    Terminal Cap Rate
    4%
    Amortization 30 Years (n)
    30
    Hold time (q)
    5 Years
    Growth NOI (g)
    2.5%
    Equity Rate of return (R)
    12%

    Q10 - Example Essay Question

    As you know, there exist many property sectors (with subsectors), see for instance REIT Sectors | Nareit (https://www.reit.com/what-reit/reit-sectors). Suppose you must choose only one sector to invest in (for some years). Which sector would you choose and why?
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    I haven’t answered this question myself, but it’s included for your convenience

    Exam Jan 15 2023

    Q1 - Real growth on property Income given riskfree rate, cap rate and risk premium

    You analyze the evolution of cap rates (initial yields) in the real estate market by breaking down the cap rate into its core determinants (ignoring the depreciation effect). Suppose that the real risk-free on government bonds is 2.0%, the expected inflation rate is 2.5%, the risk premium is 3.5%, and the cap rate (initial yield) is 3.5%.

    Then the real growth rate of property income (e.g. the net operating income) is closest to

    A) 0.0%.

    B) 7.5%.

    C) 2.0%.

    D) –2.0%.

    E) None of the above (A, B, C, D) is close to be correct.

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    See formula to the right —> —> —> Cap Rate - Krf = RP - G Krf = 2% RP = 3,5% Cap rate = 3,5% → 3,5 - 2 = 3,5 - g → g = 3,5 - 3,5 + 2 → g = 2% Answer: g = 2% C) 2.0%
    (CapĀ rateāˆ’krf)ā‰ˆ(RPāˆ’g)krf=Ā YieldĀ onĀ governmentĀ bondsRP=RealĀ EstateĀ RiskĀ Premiumg=PropertyĀ IncomeĀ GrowthĀ Expectations(\textup{Cap rate} - k_{rf}) \approx (RP - g) \\ k_{rf} = \textrm{ Yield on government bonds} \\ RP = \textrm{Real Estate Risk Premium} \\ g = \textrm{Property Income Growth Expectations}(CapĀ rateāˆ’krf​)ā‰ˆ(RPāˆ’g)krf​=Ā YieldĀ onĀ governmentĀ bondsRP=RealĀ EstateĀ RiskĀ Premiumg=PropertyĀ IncomeĀ GrowthĀ Expectations

    Q2 & Q3 -

    Corporate bonds and interest rates are highly important for real estate companies. Suppose that you invest in corporate bonds issued by a real estate company today with 10 years to maturity. The coupon rate is 5% and coupons are paid annually. The face value is $1,000 (One thousand). The yield to maturity (YTM) is currently 5%. Corporate bonds and interest rates are highly important for real estate companies. Suppose that you invest in corporate bonds issued by a real estate company today with 10 years to maturity. The coupon rate is 5% and coupons are paid annually. The face value is $1,000 (One thousand). The yield to maturity (YTM) is currently 5%.

    2) When you buy the bond today, its price is

    A) equal to the face value.

    B) lower than the face value.

    C) higher than the face value.

    D) Since the YTM is equal to the coupon rate, it is not possible to compute the price of the bond.

    E) None of the above (A, B, C, D) is close to be correct.

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    When buying a bond, the value of the bond is equal to face value. Eg. It is marked to market.

    3) One year later, the yield to maturity on your bond investment has declined to 4%. After one year, the total rate of return of your bond investment is closest to?

    A) 0.0%.

    B) 4.3%.

    C) –9.3%.

    D) 9.3%.

    E) None of the above (A, B, C, D) is close to be correct.

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    Ask ChatGPT to solve this in python and you can conclude that E) None of the above (A, B, C, D) is close to be correct.
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    Solution by ChatGPT in python

    Q4 -

    The following diagram from FRED shows the spread between US 10-Year Treasury Constant Maturity and the US 3-Month Treasury Constant Maturity. The following diagram from FRED shows the spread between US 10-Year Treasury Constant Maturity and the US 3-Month Treasury Constant Maturity. What can you tell about the current shape of the US treasury yield curve?
    image

    What can you tell about the current shape of the US treasury yield curve?

    A) flat.

    B) upward sloping.

    C) downward sloping.

    D) not inverted

    E) None of the above (A, B, C, D) is close to be correct.

    Q5

    If 1-year interest rates (proxy for short-term interest rates) for the next five years are expected to be 5.5, 5.0, 4.5, 4.0, and 4.0 percent, and the 5-year term premium (aka the liquidity premium) is 1 percent, then the 5-year bond rate will be closest to

    A) 4.6 percent.

    B) 3.6 percent.

    C) 5.6 percent.

    D) 4 percent.

    E) None of the above (A, B, C, D) is close to be correct.

    Q6

    A property is expected to have NOI of $500,000 the first year. The NOI is expected to increase by 2 percent per year thereafter. The appraised value of the property is currently $8 million, and the lender is willing to make a $5,600,000 participation loan with a contract interest rate of 7 percent. The loan, a constant (or fixed) payment mortgage) will be amortized with monthly payments over a 25-year term. In addition to the regular mortgage payments, the lender will receive 40 percent of the NOI in excess of $500,000 each year until the loan is repaid. The lender also will receive 60 percent of any increase in the value of the property. The loan includes a substantial prepayment penalty for repayment before year 5, and the balance of the loan is due in year 10. (If the property has not been sold, the participation will be based on the appraised value of the property.) Assume that the appraiser would estimate the value in year 10 by dividing the NOI for year 11 by a 5 percent capitalization rate.

    The effective cost (to the borrower) of the participation loan assuming the loan is held for 10 years will be closest to

    A) 10.22 percent.

    B) 3.6 percent.

    C) 7.56 percent.

    D) 7.48 percent.

    E) None of the above (A, B, C, D) is close to be correct. Instead it should be___________

    Q7 - ESSAY Question (with Answer)

    Following diagram from FRED (see next page please) is very famous among professionals, practitioners and academicians interested in how monetary policy affects the global economy including the pricing and valuation of financial and real assets:
    image
    Based on your great knowledge, discuss and explain how the evolution of commercial real estate cap rates, prices and valuations of commercial real estate, and prices and valuation of financial securities such as corporate bonds and listed real estate (e.g. REITs and publicly traded real estate companies) might be related to the above diagram.
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    This diagram shows the total assets of the Federal Reserve, where securities held outright by the Federal Reserve make out the largest part. The Fed controls their own balance sheet and adjusts it to steer interest rates, meet their inflation target, and stable the currency of the United States (USD). They can either buy or sell assets as measures to control their balance sheet. The largest assets held by the FED are Treasury notes and bonds, and mortgage-backed securities, which are debt instruments used to raise capital. When the FED buys large amounts of these assets (Quantitative Easing) the prices of these assets go up, and long-term interest rates fall (yields on government bonds decrease), as a result, loaning and investing are incentivized. This is done to support a weak economical situation, such as the financial crisis of 2008 or during the pandemic starting in 2020, which can be seen in the diagram above.

    Since the availability of money increases due to Quantitative Easing (QE), the demand to invest in assets such as real estate and bonds, publicly traded real estate companies, and REITs increases for investors.

    Historically, this has led to higher valuations for real estate, stocks, corporate bonds, and REITs. The reason for higher valuations is that yields (cap rates for real estate) shrink as a result of lower financing costs, meaning that the investors’ cashflow models can ā€œacceptā€ lower yields (higher purchasing prices) as the costs of financing decreases. Also, cap rate could be calculated with the yield spread formula (cap rate = yield on government bonds + risk premium – nominal growth rate), earlier I said that QE leads to lower yields for government bonds, this would imply that cap rates for real estate also decline. In a booming market (as a result of QE), this can then lead to investors racing towards a smaller and smaller spread between individual interest rates and yields, by purchasing the assets at a higher and higher valuation, as they want to acquire as much as possible to maximize their cash return.

    As publicly traded real estate companies and REITs’ valuations could be assessed based on their real estate portfolio (using for example the NAV discount/premium method), it is logical that the prices and valuations on them also increase as the cap rate of their portfolio declines.

    To conclude, historical periods of sharp increases in the FED-held assets (financial crisis of 2008 or during the pandemic starting in 2020) have led to subsequent periods of declining yields and increasing valua valuations of assets in general, which in short could be explained by for example increased demand to invest.

    # Given data
    face_value = 1000  # Face value of the bond
    coupon_rate = 0.05  # Coupon rate (5%)
    new_ytm = 0.04  # New YTM (4%)
    remaining_years = 9  # Remaining years to maturity
    
    # Calculating the new price of the bond
    # The new price is the present value of future cash flows (coupon payments + face value at maturity)
    # Present value of the annual coupon payments
    present_value_coupons = sum([face_value * coupon_rate / (1 + new_ytm)**i for i in range(1, remaining_years + 1)])
    
    # Present value of the face value at maturity
    present_value_face_value = face_value / (1 + new_ytm)**remaining_years
    
    # Total new price of the bond
    new_price = present_value_coupons + present_value_face_value
    
    # Calculating capital gain
    purchase_price = face_value  # Bond purchased at par
    capital_gain = new_price - purchase_price
    
    # Calculating total rate of return
    # Total return includes the coupon payment received and the capital gain
    coupon_payment = face_value * coupon_rate
    total_return = coupon_payment + capital_gain
    rate_of_return = total_return / purchase_price
    
    print(present_value_coupons)
    print(coupon_payment) 
    print(capital_gain)
    print(total_return)
    print(rate_of_return)