Santander

American  

[sahn-tahn-der] / ˌsɑn tɑnˈdɛr /

noun

1. Francisco de Paula 1792–1840, South American soldier and statesman: president of New Granada 1832–37.

2. a seaport in N Spain: Altamira prehistoric cave drawings nearby.

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Santander British  

/ santanˈdɛr /

noun

1. a port and resort in N Spain, on an inlet of the Bay of Biscay: noted for its prehistoric collection from nearby caves; shipyards and an oil refinery. Pop: 184 778 (2003 est)

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Example Sentences

Specifically, the documents show that Dundon, as the company’s CEO, was behind what regulators called an “aggressive push” at Santander Consumer USA in 2013 to waive requirements that car dealers prove borrowers had enough income to afford loans.

From Salon

Oregon officials wrote in their 2020 court complaint against Santander Consumer that many customers took out loans under the “false pretense” that they were acquiring a car they’d eventually own, when in fact the terms of the loans were so onerous that they would “almost certainly” result in the loan defaulting and the car getting repossessed.

From Salon

Dundon left Santander Consumer in 2015.

From Salon

Asked for comment by OPB and ProPublica, Santander Consumer referred back to the statement it gave the newsrooms for an October story: “Operating in a highly regulated industry, we have robust processes in place that are designed to protect customers and adhere to all regulatory requirements and industry best practices.”

From Salon

He set a plan in motion that would let the company advertise to car dealers that Santander Consumer wasn’t going to ask anymore for proof of income, or “POI,” in order to issue a loan.

From Salon