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Loan

Noun
US US /ləʊn/ GB UK /ləʊn/
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Definition

A sum of money borrowed that is expected to be paid back with interest.

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Example

Loan plays a key role in banking operations and personal borrowing decisions.

In Practice

Also known as: Debt, Credit. Closely related to Principal, EMI.

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Case Study

Loan - key concept in Banking & Interest.

Word Usage

Home purchase; Education; Business expansion

Finance Banking & Interest

Use Case

Applied in Banking & Interest contexts: Home purchase; Education

Also Known As

banking-interest

Synonyms

DebtCreditBorrowing

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