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Colloquially, a depository institution is a financial institution in the United States (such as a savings bank, commercial bank, savings and loan associations, or credit unions) that is legally allowed to accept monetary deposits from consumers. Under federal law, however, a "depository institution" is limited to banks and savings associations - credit unions are not included. ^[1]

An example of a non-depository institution might be a mortgage bank. While licensed to lend, they cannot accept deposits. ^[2]

See also

• Authorised deposit-taking institution

References

• Ruben D Cohen (2004) “ The Optimal Capital Structure of Depository Institutions”, Wilmott Magazine, March issue.

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