What is the leverage ratio


Problem: National Bank has the following balance sheet (in millions) and has no off-balance-sheet activities.

Assets                                                              Liabilities and Equity

 

Cash                             $20                                       Deposits                                  $980

Treasury bills                  40                                        Subordinated debentures           40

Residential mortgage       600                                      Common Stock                          40

Other loans                     430                                      Retained earnings                      30

                                  ---------                                                                                  -------

Total assets                   $1,090                                    Total liabilities and equity           $1,090


a) What is the leverage ratio?

b) What is the Tier I capital ratio?

c) What is the total risk-based capital ratio?

d) In what capital category would the bank be placed?

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