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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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Rajesh Kumar sold land and took a bank loan to finance his son, Pradeep's, education.

From BBC Aug. 2, 2026

The excuse this time is that his wife Elizabeth wants to open her own travel agency, and can’t get a bank loan.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 20, 2026

These typically come with a lower interest rate than a bank loan because they are government-backed.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 17, 2026

Investor apathy toward China stems from weak consumer spending and bank loan growth, and increased US-China trade restrictions.

From Barron's Jun. 23, 2026

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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