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.

Example Sentences

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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

Former employees said Thompson at various points told them a new client or bank loan was on the horizon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 19, 2025

She set up her racing team in 2019 with a £25,000 bank loan and a crowdfunding appeal and was tipped as a top-10 finisher in the prestigious and gruelling race.

From BBC • Dec. 28, 2024

Well, she could sell the car, take out a bank loan, pay him back—in cash.

From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin

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