Assume That an FI's Average Loan Value Is $500 and the Average

question 54

Multiple Choice

Assume that an FI's average loan value is $500 and the average value of deposits is $450.The FI has liquid assets of $50.What is the FI's financing gap?

• A)$500 - $450 - $50 = $0
• B)$450 - $500 = -$50
• C)$500 - $450 = $50
• D)$500 - $450 + $50 = $100

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