Problem 17-33 Nonmanufacturing Cost Variances (LO 17-5) Springfield Bank origina
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Problem 17-33 Nonmanufacturing Cost Variances (LO 17-5)
Springfield Bank originates mortgage loans for residential housing. The company charges a service fee for processing loan applications. This fee is set twice a year based on the cost of processing a loan application. For the first half of this year, the bank estimated that it would process 232 loans. Correspondence, credit reports, supplies, and other materials that vary with each loan are estimated to cost $60.70 per loan. The company hires a loan processor at an estimated cost of $87,000 per year and an assistant at an estimated cost of $57,000 per year. The cost to lease office space and pay utilities and other related costs is estimated to be $141,000 per year.
During the first six months of this year, Springfield Bank processed 254 loans. Cost of materials, credit reports, and other items related to loan processing were 12 percent higher than expected for the volume of loans processed.
The loan processor and her assistant cost $71,500 for the six months. Leasing and related office costs were $66,500 for the six months.
Compute the variances for Springfield Bank. (Hint:Loans are the output.) (Indicate the effect of each variance by selecting "F" for favorable, "U" for unfavorable, and "None" for no effect (i.e., zero variance). Do not round your intermediate calculations. Round your final answer to the nearest dollar amount.)
Springfield Bank originates mortgage loans for residential housing. The company charges a service fee for processing loan applications. This fee is set twice a year based on the cost of processing a loan application. For the first half of this year, the bank estimated that it would process 232 loans. Correspondence, credit reports, supplies, and other materials that vary with each loan are estimated to cost $60.70 per loan. The company hires a loan processor at an estimated cost of $87,000 per year and an assistant at an estimated cost of $57,000 per year. The cost to lease office space and pay utilities and other related costs is estimated to be $141,000 per year.
Explanation / Answer
Estimated Flexible Actual Variance Loans processed 232 254 254 Cost of materials,Crdit reports etc 14082 15418 17268 1850 U (232*60.70) (254*60.70) (254*60.70)*112% Loan processor and assistannt cost 72000 72000 71500 500 F (87000+57000)/2 (87000+57000)/2 Leasing and related office cost 70500 70500 66500 4000 F (141000/2) (141000/2)