bank loan

noun

: a loan that is made by a bank

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Making Your Case Whether pursuing a bank loan or private capital, the first step for small-business owners is to do their homework. — Frank Williamson, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026 However, Newcastle were still paid what was due to them (likewise Everton, who received sell-on and solidarity payments), as the first instalment was funded through Barca taking out a bank loan. — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026 McDonnell was the head of a thriving $125 million company; had a $1 million stockpile of jewelry, antiques, and artwork; and held a number of investment properties, according to her bank loan application. — Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 11 Aug. 2026 The excuse this time is that his wife Elizabeth wants to open her own travel agency, and can’t get a bank loan. — Leigh Haber, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for bank loan

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“Bank loan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bank%20loan. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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