Bank Operational Structure Analysis
A newly established community bank, 'Cornerstone Bank,' has structured its initial operations as follows:
- Funding Source: The bank has successfully attracted $100 million in customer deposits, primarily in checking and savings accounts that customers can withdraw from at any time.
- Use of Funds: The bank has used these funds to provide $90 million in 15-year loans to local small businesses to help them expand their operations. The remaining $10 million is held as cash.
Based on this information, explain the core structural challenge related to the timing and accessibility of the bank's funds. What is the fundamental mismatch in Cornerstone Bank's model?
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