In order to gauge the time evolution of structural liquidity and leverage across bank types, Fig. 2 plots the respective medians together with the 10th and 90th percentiles. Contrary to our prior expectations, the average NSFR before the crisis is relatively stable and close to one. However, there is a wide dispersion across banks, with those located at the lower extreme of the distribution displaying extremely weak structural liquidity. A similar picture emerges for EQUITY capital. While the average bank displayed relatively comfortable equity to asset ratios, those located at the low end of the distribution were extremely leveraged.