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nonbank

American

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

noun

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

adjective

of, relating to, or handled by a nonbank.

nonbank loans.

Etymology

Origin of nonbank

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

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Increasingly, small businesses like Brushstrokes + Beverages — with little capital to use as collateral against a traditional loan — are turning to nonbank finance companies for merchant cash advances.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026

It is a digital-only bank founded in 2019 that serves high-tech startups, small venture-capital firms, nonbank fintech providers, and small-business loans.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

Big nonbank companies such as Visa, BlackRock, Google and DoorDash have moved to get involved in the stablecoin market, which has been dominated by Tether and Circle.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026

This move highlights a trend across the private-credit market where nonbank lenders increasingly turn to secondary deals to manage balance sheets, provide liquidity to their investors and adjust risk levels.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 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

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