Positive Bank-to-Bank Spillovers

Abstract This paper provides the first evidence of positive bank-to-bank spillovers. I show that geographic linkages between banks engage in home lending same region transmit shocks from one bank to another. exploit deposit base located counties experiencing shale oil booms and a nonshocked nonboom county expands more if its have greater exposure booms. Results shock has impact on prices counties, therein respond with increased lending.