If a bank has the following ratios, it can pay up to of its earnings as dividends. Tier 1 leverage = 4.7% Tier 1 common equity risk-based = 7.2% Tier 1 risk-based = 8.3% Total capital risk-based = 11% If a bank has the following ratios, it can pay up to of its earnings as dividends. Tier 1 leverage = 4.7% Tier 1 common equity risk-based = 7.2% Tier 1 risk-based = 8.3% Total capital risk-based = 11%