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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

Ex-wife Sarah Ferguson was also recorded as receiving a "Rowland bank loan".

From BBC May 30, 2026

The firm took out a bank loan in summer 2024, according to a financing statement, but a spokesperson said they had no investor financing.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 22, 2025

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

From MarketWatch Nov. 8, 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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