total capital
Definition
The measure of a bank's qualifying capital in the calculation of its risk based capital reserves. The calculation for total capital is Tier 1 equity capital, consisting of common and qualifying preferred stocks, plus Tier 2 capital, made up of subordinated debt, loan losses and preferred stock not counted in Tier 1 capital.
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