deposit

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He said monthly rental costs had a major impact on buyers' ability to save for a deposit, and the plan would stop them being "locked out" of home ownership.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

In February, for example, median checking and savings deposit balances continued to be above the inflation-adjusted 2019 levels, according to data from the Bank of America Institute.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

It adds that household deposit growth at the country’s top banks averaged roughly 3.3% in February, well below growth rates of more than 8% in 2024 and 2025.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

With a physical check, you usually have more choices: deposit it at your current bank or take it instead to, say, your credit union.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

“Generally, we require a reservation, with deposit, at least forty-eight hours in advance,” he said.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt