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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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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

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

From Barron's Jun. 23, 2026

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

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

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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