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Loan Temporary borrowing of a sum of money. If you borrow $1 million you have taken out a loan for $1 million. Loan The extension of money from one party to another with the agreement that the money will be repaid. Nearly all loans (except for some informal ones) are made at interest, meaning borrowers pay a certain percentage of the principal amount to the lender as compensation for borrowing. Most loans also have a maturity date, by which time the borrower must have repaid the loan. A loan may be guaranteed by collateral, meaning that the lender either keeps an asset belonging to the borrower until the loan is repaid or has the right to seize such an asset in the event of default. Often, loans are obtained to purchase a major asset, such as a house. These loans are generally guaranteed by the asset they are used to buy. Lending is a foundational component of capitalism. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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