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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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And bank loan growth fell to 5.5% in May, year-over-year, its lowest point since 2001.

From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026

"If you finance your business with a bank loan, you don't have the same flexibility that you do if you sell shares or attract venture capital," says Christie.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

Customers can buy products without taking out a bank loan, and suppliers can lock down revenues and pricing power.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 8, 2025

It was eventually sued by creditors demanding payment of hundreds of thousands of dollars for leased equipment and over $4 million for a bank loan, according to lawsuits.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 19, 2025

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

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides

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