bank loan

American  

noun

1. an amount of money loaned at interest by a bank to a borrower, usually on collateral security, for a certain period of time.

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Example Sentences

The former minister, who served in several roles including foreign minister, has been embroiled in a long-running legal battle contesting the auction and takeover of his properties in Nairobi over an unsettled bank loan.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

“That means that the bank loan market and the high-yield public market are actually safer now than they would have been at the same spread level, say, six, eight, or 10 years ago,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 11, 2025

Former employees said Thompson at various points told them a new client or bank loan was on the horizon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 19, 2025

Beyond that, he said, the legislation offers technical changes to ensure that affordable housing developers who rely on Measure ULA funding can qualify for a bank loan.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 10, 2025

Milton wore them whenever he met with bank loan officers or auditors from the IRS.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides