nonbank
Americannoun
adjective
Etymology
Origin of nonbank
Example Sentences
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Should central banks hike rates, that could exacerbate vulnerabilities in “opaque nonbank leverage.”
From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026
In these “back leverage” deals, the special-purpose vehicles do the borrowing and the banks have no recourse on the nonbank lender, in this case Atlas, if the underlying assets sour.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026
Another risk is the rising prevalence of nonbank investors, such as hedge funds, option sellers, and leveraged exchange-traded funds.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
It’s hard to account for the aggressive lending of nonbank financial players, the wild stock-market prices of technology companies, and pockets of hidden borrowing and investing that are difficult to measure.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026
The Thai provider of nonbank financial and insurance brokerage services targets loan growth of 5%-10% in 2026.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
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