Noun

Singular loan

Plural loans

loan (plural loans)

  1. (banking, finance) A sum of money or other valuables or consideration which an individual, group or other legal entity borrows from another individual, group or legal entity (the latter often being a financial institution) with the condition that it be returned or repaid at a later date (sometimes with interest).
    He got a five grand loan.
  2. The contract and array of legal and/or ethical obligations surrounding a loan.
    He made a payment on his loan.
  3. The permission to borrow any item.
    Thank you for the loan of your lawn mower.

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Wed Jun 10 17:13:55 2009

A loan is a type of debt. Like all debt instruments, a loan entails the redistribution of financial assets over time, between the lender and the borrower.

In a loan, the borrower initially receives or borrows an amount of money, called the principal, from the lender, and is obligated to pay back or repay an equal amount of money to the lender at a later time. Typically, the money is paid back in regular installments, or partial repayments; in an annuity, each installment is the same amount. The loan is generally provided at a cost, referred to as interest on the debt, which provides an incentive for the lender to engage in the loan. In a legal loan, each of these obligations and restrictions is enforced by contract, which can also place the borrower under additional restrictions known as loan covenants. Although this article focuses on monetary loans, in practice any material object might be lent.

Acting as a provider of loans is one of the principal tasks for financial institutions. For other institutions, issuing of debt contracts such as bonds is a typical source of funding.

Types of loans

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Wed Jun 10 17:06:22 2009

What is an interest only loan and what are the benefits and drawbacks?
Q. I was recently pre-qualified for a loan and the loan officer didn't mention any other loan programs except for an FHA? I had to ask about the first time buyers program. I'm just wondering what are some other loan programs and where could I find out about them.
Asked by homeless - Thu May 25 05:34:10 2006 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. an interest only loan means you only pay the interest accruing. the advantage is having lower payments, because you are not actually paying off what you owe. you could do that for a year or two to clear your other commitments, or to wait for a child to enter school so both parents can work. In Australia, you must finalise a home loan within 30 years of taking it...so paying interest only is actually increasing the rate that you must later pay. If you are certain your home will increase in value, you could presumably pay interest only for an extended period then sell at a profit, clear your debt, and walk away with the remaining cash. However, banks are reluctant to grant such conditions due to the uncertainty of selling at a profit.
Answered by leadbelly - Thu May 25 07:59:31 2006

What exactly is an installment loan and how do you get one?
Q. I'm 18 and trying to build credit, and I'm looking to get an installment loan. Would it be a type of loan where I would take out, say, $1000 and put up $1000 of my own as collateral? I know that I pay it off over a set amount of time at a set interest rate. I'm just wondering if it's the kind of loan where I would put something up as collateral or how does it work? I already have a credit card.
Asked by Matt - Mon Feb 2 14:59:04 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Yes. An installment loan is a fixed amount borrowed with a fixed payment over a fixed period of time. You don't necessarily have to put up your own money as collateral, but it will make it easier to get the loan if your score is marginal.
Answered by its_me_anji - Mon Feb 2 15:06:47 2009

How does a grad school loan work with company-reimbursed tuition?
Q. My company will reimburse my grad school tuition based on my grade for each class. Am I supposed to get a loan first and pay off the loan with the reimbursement money, or do I wait til the end of the semester to pay the tuition? Any good sites for grad school loans?
Asked by NUnum1 - Mon Jul 7 20:58:00 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Think of the tuition reimbursement entirely separate from any loans you get. The school does not care if you apply for fin aid or not. However, unless you have the cash to pay your tuition without the loan, you may have to take out a loan to pay your tuition. Most schools require you to pay your tuition up front.. but some do have payment plans on sort of a "pay as you go" through the semester to be paid off by the time the class is finished. To apply for a grad school loan (Stafford at fixed 6.8% interest) go to Your employer should pay you after your grades come in... its up to you what you do with the money. Best to pay off the loans, but not mandatory.
Answered by Found-1 - Tue Jul 8 01:41:59 2008

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