bank loan

American

noun

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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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

He said he saved up by working extra hours at the site for six years and in April 2018 bought The Albatross restaurant in Great Yarmouth, with the assistance of a bank loan.

From BBC • Dec. 23, 2025

A family loan also allows you to be more flexible than a traditional bank loan.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 15, 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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