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Banks primarily take in funds as deposits and lend them out to borrowers.
True
Bank reserves are the maximum cash that a bank can lend out to borrowers.
False
Excess reserves are the additional cash that a bank lends out to customers.
False
Bank reserves are meant to ensure that every bank can meet any large and unexpected demand for withdrawals.
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Trust functions are one of the topics discussed in bank debt valuations.
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Letter of credit financing is a key function of banks according to the text.
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Short-term loans generally run between three to five years.
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Intermediate-term loans are paid in annual installments from a company’s cash flow.
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Long-term loans can last up to 25 years.
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Balloon loans have equal installment payments throughout the loan term.
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Term loans are repaid in regular instalments known as EMI.
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Short-term loans are usually offered to firms that qualify for a line of credit.
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A gold reserve is the gold held by a national central bank to support the value of the national currency.
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Bank reserves are the amount of cash that banks keep on hand as a fraction of their assets.
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A trust receipt is a type of loan where a lump sum of money is borrowed and paid back periodically with interest.
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Term loans are suitable for businesses that need to acquire equipment or assets to start their operations.
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A central bank can increase bank reserve requirements to boost economic growth.
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Revolving credit lines allow businesses to make a number of new loans without restrictions.
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Study Notes
Bank Reserves
- Bank reserves refer to the amount of cash that banks must keep on hand as a fraction of their customers' deposits to ensure they can meet their liabilities in case of sudden withdrawals.
- Central banks can use bank reserve levels as a tool in monetary policy, either by lowering the reserve requirement to stimulate economic growth or increasing it to slow down economic growth.
Gold Reserves
- A gold reserve is the gold held by a national central bank, mainly as a guarantee to redeem promises to depositors, note holders, or trading peers.
- In the Philippines, gold reserves averaged 188.93 Tonnes from 2000 to 2023, with a high of 274.42 Tonnes in 2003 and a low of 126.89 Tonnes in 2007.
Loan/Credit Products
- Term loans involve borrowing a lump sum of money that a business pays back periodically with interest, ideal for acquiring equipment or assets to start operations.
- Types of term loans include short-term loans (less than a year), intermediate-term loans (1-3 years), and long-term loans (3-25 years), each with varying repayment terms and collateral requirements.
Bank Functions
- Banks act as intermediaries between depositors and borrowers, taking in funds and lending them to those who need them.
- Bank functions include taking deposits, making loans, providing foreign exchange services, trust functions, and letter of credit financing.
Trust Receipt Financing
- Trust receipt financing is a type of loan where the lender takes possession of the goods or assets while the borrower retains ownership.
Letter of Credit Financing
- Letter of credit financing involves a guarantee from the bank to the seller that the buyer will pay for the goods or services.
Bank Reserves (Again)
- Excess reserves are the additional cash that a bank keeps on hand and declines to lend out, kept to prevent panic in case of large withdrawals.
- Cash reserves requirements are intended to ensure that every bank can meet any large and unexpected demand for withdrawals.
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Test your knowledge about bank reserves and how central banks use reserve requirements as a tool in monetary policy. Understand the impact of changing reserve levels on economic activity.
