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NewBank started its first day of operations with
$180
million in capital. A total of
$253
million in checkable deposits is received. The bank makes a
$25
million commercial loan and another
$29
million in mortgage loans. Required reserves are
8.4%.
NewBank decides to invest
$324
million in 30-day T-bills. The T-bills are currently trading at
$4988
(including commissions) for a
$5030
face value instrument. How many T-bills do they purchase?
(Note:
Information is based on NewBank's first month of operations.)
NewBank will purchase
nothing
T-bills. (Round your response to the nearest whole number.)
New bank started its first day of operations with $180 million
in capital. A total of $253 million in checkable deposits is
received .The bank makes a $25 million commercial loan and another
$29 million in mortgage loans. If required reserves are 8.4%, what
does the bank balance sheet looks like.
Assets Liabilities
Required reserves $21.252 million Checkable deposit $253
million
Excess reserves $357.75 million Bank Capital $180 million
Loans $54 million
Assets Total $433 million Liabilities Total $433 million
Workings
Required reserves = reserve percentage * checkable deposits =
8.4%*$ 253 million = $21.252 million
Loans = commercial loan + mortgage = $25 million + $29 million=$54
million
Excess reserves = Total liabilities - loans - required reserves =
$433 million - $54 million - $21.252 million = $357.75 million
New bank decides to invest $324 million in 30day T-Bills . The
T-Bills are currently trading at $4,988 (including commissions) for
a $5,030 face value instrument .How many do they purchase ? What
does the balance sheet look like?
No of T bills purchased = Amount invested / price of T bill = $324
million / $4988 = 64955.89 T Bills
Face Value of T Bills = 64955.89 *5030=$326.79 million (Actual cost
is 326728147.6)
Assets Liabilities
Required reserves $21.252 million Checkable deposit $253
million
Excess reserves $30.98 million Bank Capital $180 million
T Bills $326.79
Loans $54 million
Assets Total $433 million Liabilities Total $433 million
NewBank will purchase nothing T-bills. If NewBank does not purchase any tbills, the balance sheet will remain the same as in 1st case i.e. no change as there are no new operations.