SPA Economics HOW A BANK WORKS
Why? It’s insured by the FDIC, which means it’s safe. Even if the bank burns down or gets robbed, you can still get your money. Why? Banks pay interest on your money, which means your money makes money. Liquidity – you can get your money out any time the bank is open. PEOPLE PUT THEIR MONEY IN BANKS
Banks lend your money to people and small businesses. People use loans to purchase expensive items like cars and houses, among other things. The bank expects its customers to pay back the money PLUS interest. THE BANKS LEND THE MONEY
Banks pay you interest to keep your money in their bank. Banks then loan that money. Borrowers have to pay back the loan plus interest. The banks pay very little interest to the depositors & charge a much higher rate for loans. The current interest rate for a car loan is over 4%. The current interest rate for savings accounts is 0.10%. This means the borrowers are paying the bank 40 times the interest that the bank pays depositors. HOW BANKS MAKE MONEY
Michael deposits $1000 in a savings account at the banks. The bank loans that $1000 to another customer, Carmella. After one year, the bank pays back $0.10 to Michael. After one year, the bank receives $ from Carmella. $40 - $0.10 = $39.90 The bank pays Michael 10 cents. Carmella pays the bank $40. HOW BANKS MAKE MONEY
Borrow $1000 Pay back $1040 Deposit $1000 Bank pays 10 cents A CUSTOMER DEPOSITS $1000 INTO A SAVINGS ACCOUNT AT THE BANK The bank earns $39.90
Grab a 3 x 5 card. Give it to your teacher YOUR TASK: IN ONE SENTENCE, EXPLAIN HOW A BANK MAKES MONEY