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The balance of other interest-bearing deposit liabilities at the end of the period.

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The balance of fixed rate investment certificate time deposit liabilities at the end of the period. Fixed rate investment certificates pay interest at a fixed rate.

No definition available.

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The balance of stock market certificate time deposit liabilities at the end of the period. Stock market certificates provide the certificate holder a choice to participate in a percentage increase in a stock market index or partial participation plus a fixed rate of interest.

No definition available.

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The amount of money in accounts that may bear interest and that the depositor is entitled to withdraw at any time without prior notice.

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Amount of accrued but unpaid interest on deposit liabilities.

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The aggregate of all deposit liabilities held by the entity, including foreign and domestic, interest and noninterest bearing; may include demand deposits, saving deposits, Negotiable Order of Withdrawal (NOW) and time deposits among others.

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Amount of time deposit liabilities, including certificates of deposit.

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