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Question 3.12: How do commercial banks obtain their funds?

How do commercial banks obtain their funds?

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Commercial banks obtain most of their funds by borrowing, including accepting deposits (e.g., checking accounts, savings accounts, time deposits, and money market accounts). These banks also obtain funds by issuing securities (debt and equity), and borrowing from the Federal Reserve.

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