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Banks are the financial intermediaries of the economy. Without them there will be no financial prosperity. Banks accept deposits from people who have surplus and lend out loans to people who need the money. They offer other services like bank accounts, credit cards etc.

They are willing to pay interest on the consumers deposits because - they use those deposits to grant loans to other customers. The loan customers pay the bank a higher interest on the loan amount. Usually the rate of interest at which banks offer loans is significantly higher than the rate of interest they give to bank deposit accounts

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Why are banks willing to pay interest on their customers deposits?

Banks are willing to pay interest, because they are turning around and loaning that money out to other people for more interest. They still make money on the deal, and offering interest often attracts customers with larger stacks of money.


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They charge a much higher interest on loans than they pay on deposits.


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Where do banks source the funds they use to lend out to consumers?

Banks source the funds they lend out to consumers from a combination of customer deposits, interbank borrowing, and capital reserves.


Why does it make sense for consumers to deposit their savings in a bank instead of keeping it home?

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How do financial institutions like banks encourage saving and investing?

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Why is a bank willing to protect your money for free or a low cost?

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Why is a bank willing to protect your money for free or for a low cost?

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Yes, most banks do offer CD's or, Certificates of Deposits. Generally Certificates of Deposits are time deposits, a certain denomination of money that you take a deposit on and that accrues interest until it is 'mature' at which time you can usually extend it, or withdraw it with the interest added. You can usually withdraw your money early but if you do, you will forfeit all or much of your interest.


How can banks afford to pay interest n their customers savings account deposits?

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Where does the bank get its money from?

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