When Singleton Bank lends $9 million to Hank's Auto Supply, the bank records it as an asset on the balance sheet. The deposits at First National rise by $9 million and its reserves also rise by $9 million.
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When Singleton Bank lends $9 million to Hank's Auto Supply, it records this loan as an asset on the balance sheet. This loan generates interest income for the bank. The bank issues a cashier's check to Hank's Auto Supply, who then deposits the loan in their regular checking account with First National. As a result, the deposits at First National rise by $9 million and its reserves also rise by $9 million. First National must hold 10% of additional deposits as required reserves but is free to loan out the rest.