bank loan

American

noun

an amount of money loaned at interest by a bank to a borrower, usually on collateral security, for a certain period of time.

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Jagland also faces allegations that he solicited Epstein's help in obtaining a bank loan in another exchange, although it is not clear whether this materialised, according to Norwegian broadcaster NRK.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

"Will finalise F summary for you next week. Can't now cause she went to nepal paying for the first class flight with her rowland bank loan," writes a business contact to Epstein in September 2009.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026

The firm took out a bank loan in summer 2024, according to a financing statement, but a spokesperson said they had no investor financing.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 22, 2025

A family loan also allows you to be more flexible than a traditional bank loan.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 15, 2025

Well, she could sell the car, take out a bank loan, pay him back—in cash.

From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin

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