loanable

[ loh-nuh-buhl ]

adjective

1. that can be loaned. loan.
2. available for loan for a fee or at interest.

noun

1. something that is loanable.

Word History and Origins

Origin of loanable¹

First recorded in 1840–50; loan ¹ + -able

Example Sentences

It rides the cusp of technological change with e-books, artificial intelligence, trained computer “cybernauts” and 7,000 loanable Tech2go backpack bundles complete with laptops and hotspot connections.

From Los Angeles Times

"That being said, the RRR is likely to only have a limited positive impact, as we believe the real hurdle for the economy lies in local officials' more zealous implementation of Covid restrictions rather than insufficient loanable funds."

From Reuters

Ting Lu, chief China economist at Nomura, says a RRR cut is likely to be of little use, as the biggest roadblock lies in the government's zealous approach to dealing with COVID, rather than insufficient loanable funds.

From Reuters

"With so many lockdowns, road barricades and property curbs, the most concerning issues lie mainly on the supply side, and merely adding loanable funds and slightly cutting lending rates are unlikely to effectively boost final demand."

From Reuters

Such strong competition for loanable funds could potentially choke off the expansion with high interest rates.

From Wall Street Journal