Suppose Intel wishes to raise USD1 billion and is deciding between a domestic dollar bond issue and a Eurobond issue. The U.S. bond can be issued at a 5-year maturity with a coupon of 4.50%, paid semiannually. The underwriting, registration, and other fees total 1.00% of the issue size. The Eurobond carries a lower annual coupon of 4.25%, but the total costs of issuing the bond runs to 1.25% of the issue size.
Which loan has the lowest all-in cost?