"The Cost on New/Renewal Time Deposits is used to montior that aspect of funding cost.  It might have looked out of place among the other "lending related" metrics.  As quick aside, the Top 10 measures include a lot of duplication ... for example:…"

"Let me add a few "tip of the spear" or leading indicators that are important to the finance function.  1) Weighted average rate on loan originations (measured monthly or weekly).  If it is higher than the current yield, then loan yield will increase…"