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soft loan

British

noun

a loan on which interest is not charged, such as a loan made to an undeveloped country

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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

While Beijing did grant Islamabad a soft loan last year worth $500 million, it was nowhere near the estimated $14 billion experts say is needed to get Pakistan back on its feet.

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