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The term loan refers to a type of credit vehicle in which a sum of money is lent to another party in exchange for future repayment of the value or principal amount. In many cases, the lender also adds interest and/or finance charges to the principal value which the borrower must repay in addition to the principal balance. Loans may be for a specific, one-time amount, or they may be available as an open-ended line of credit up to a specified limit. Loans come in many different forms including secured, unsecured, commercial, and personal loans.

Key Takeaways

  • A loan is when money is given to another party in exchange for repayment of the loan principal amount plus interest.
  • Loan terms are agreed to by each party before any money is advanced.
  • A loan may be secured by collateral such as a mortgage or it may be unsecured such as a credit card.
  • Revolving loans or lines can be spent, repaid, and spent again, while term loans are fixed-rate, fixed-payment loans.