bank line
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Definition
Noun: - The maximum credit that a customer is allowed: This is a financial term referring to the upper limit of credit a bank or financial institution extends to a borrower or customer. It represents the total amount a customer is permitted to borrow.
Usage
This term is primarily used in formal banking, commercial lending, and corporate finance contexts. It specifies a pre-approved borrowing limit.
Examples
- Noun:
- The company's bank line was increased to $2 million to fund its expansion.
- He reached the limit of his bank line and could not secure further credit.
- The terms of the bank line include a variable interest rate.
Advanced Usage
- "to establish a bank line": to set up or arrange a credit facility with a bank.
- The startup worked for months to establish a bank line with a major financial institution.
- "to draw on a bank line": to borrow money up to the established credit limit.
- The firm decided to draw on its bank line to cover seasonal inventory costs.
Variants and Related Words
- Credit line (n): A more common synonym for the maximum amount of credit available.
- She checked the available balance on her credit line.
- Line of credit (n): A flexible loan arrangement allowing borrowing up to a set limit.
- He used his home equity line of credit for renovations.
Synonyms
- Credit limit: The maximum amount that can be charged to a credit account.
- Borrowing limit: The cap on the amount one is allowed to borrow.
Related Phrases
- Revolving credit: A type of credit that can be used repeatedly up to a limit as the borrower pays down the balance.
- A credit card is a common form of revolving credit.
- Overdraft facility: A specific type of bank line allowing an account holder to withdraw more money than is currently in the account.
- His checking account includes an overdraft facility of $500.
Noun
- the maximum credit that a customer is allowed