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A bank loan is a loan of capital from a bank or financial institution. Bank loans are like personal loans from online lenders.

A bank loan works as follows:

  • The bank determines how much money to loan you and what annual percentage rate you qualify for.
  • The bank reviews your credit score, credit history, debt, and income.
  • You apply for a loan.
  • You get the loan and pay it back in monthly installments.

Bank loans can be used for:

  • Bank loans are normally provided at a cost, which is generally interest on the owed amount. Other fees and charges may be applicable, depending on the type of loan and on the lender.
  • Growth
  • Instances where the amount of money needed is not going to change
  • Loan servicing is the process of ensuring that loan payments are collected from borrowers. Loan servicing includes:
  • Meeting emergencies
  • Paying for assets, such as vehicles and computers
  • Start-up capital