nonbank

American  

[non-bangk, non-bangk] / ˈnɒnˈbæŋk, ˈnɒnˌbæŋk /

noun

1. an institution that is not a bank but engages in certain banking practices, as lending money or holding deposits.

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adjective

1. of, relating to, or handled by a nonbank.

   nonbank loans.

Etymology

Origin of nonbank

First recorded in 1945–50; non- + bank ²

Example Sentences

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Meanwhile, EverBank roughly doubled its loans to nonbank financial institutions, a category that includes much-scrutinized private-credit firms as well as firms such as real-estate investors and insurance companies.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026

The FDIC’s 2023 survey found that 5.6 million households were unbanked, meaning they had no bank account, and an estimated 19 million had accounts but relied on nonbank credit to meet their needs.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026

A robust banking system and wide availability of nonbank financing helped funnel capital to startups and other ventures, allowing them to sustain losses for longer periods as their businesses matured.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 28, 2026

In 2024, an estimated 6.1 percent of all business loans were made by nonbank lenders but indirectly funded by banks.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026

Private credit refers to nonbank lending to businesses.

From MarketWatch ● May 22, 2026