The city of Chicago has been mostly unsuccessful at increasing the number of deposits at minority-owned and community banks. No such banks currently hold city deposits.
I applaud their effort. The city can deposit as much money as they want at the bank but they can’t force them to make loans. The bank officers likely understand the risks of making such loans and simply sit on the excess deposits instead of lending it out.
I applaud their effort. The city can deposit as much money as they want at the bank but they can’t force them to make loans. The bank officers likely understand the risks of making such loans and simply sit on the excess deposits instead of lending it out.
Seems prudent – that’s how banks remain solvent, making good judgment calls.