soft loan
Britishnoun
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Nepal has also decided to accept $659 million in aid from the United States and about $150 million in soft loan from the World Bank, Sharma said.
From Reuters • Apr. 16, 2022
The government's soft loan, which does not carry penalties for late payment, means Ms Gómez has been able to buy enough maize flour for the entire year.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2022
If you're lending to nieces, nephews or godchildren, simply gifting the money or making a soft loan should be straightforward, but it may still be worth taking legal advice, says Ray Boulger.
From BBC • Aug. 30, 2016
"We are working on details of the plan and could ask the government for help in terms of financial support and a soft loan," she said.
From Reuters • Nov. 1, 2011
Moreover, Washington insisted that the U.S. share of such "soft loan" largesse be trimmed from its present 42% to 40%.
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