The financial crisis compelled banks to reduce their leverage sharply. Consider the following two views of the balance sheet of a bank before and after the financial crisis. Which balance sheet view is more likely to be that of the bank after the financial crisis? Support your choice with calculations. 

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Bank Balance Sheet – View 1 (in millions) Liabilities Assets $800 Reserves $30 Deposits $150 Other Borrowed Funds $90 Securities $820 Bank Capital $110 Loans Bank Balance Sheet View 2 (în millions) Assets Liabilities Reserves $30 Deposits $800 Securities $150 Other Borrowed Funds $110 $820 Bank Capital $90 Loans