The decline in the percentage of lenders' deposits that they have loaned out -- the loan-to-deposit ratio -- has left lenders swimming in deposits:
1Q 20084Q 2011
Banks 91.6% 71.4%
Credit unions 83.4%* 69.4%
*year-end 2007
Source: American Bankers Association, Credit Union National Association
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