c. What does the article mean when it states that banks pay almost nothing on deposits? By stating that "banks pay almost nothing on deposits," the article means that OA. when nonbanks borrow from large commercial banks, they are responsible for paying the interest on deposits. OB. the interest rates that banks offer to depositors are very low sometimes zero-especially on checking accounts. O C. banks are not required to pay interest on deposits when lending to nonbank financial firms. O D. banks have to pay less on deposits due to the increased risk with this type of lending