Question

A bank estimates that their average balance on demand deposit accounts is $3,500, net of float. Each account costs the bank $250 per year in processing costs. The bank collects an average of $10 per month on each account in service charges. Assume reserve requirements are 10%. What is the net cost of an average demand deposit

Answer 1

4.1%

Step-by-step explanation:

Net cost of average demand deposit is computed as;

Net cost = (Non interest expense - Non interest income) / [Average balance × (1-RR)]

Annual non interest income= 12 × $10 = $120

Non interest expense = $250

Average balance = $3,500

RR = 10%

Therefore,

Net cost = ($250 - $120) / [$3,500 × (1-0.10)]

Net cost = $130 / $3,150

Net cost = 4.1%