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In finance, a loan is the lending of money by one or more individuals, organizations, or other entities to other individuals, organizations etc. The recipient (i.e., the borrower) incurs a debt and is usually liable to pay interest on that debt until it is repaid as well as to repay the principal amount borrowed.
The document evidencing the debt (e.g., a promissory note) will normally specify, among other things, the principal amount of money borrowed, the interest rate the lender is charging, and the date of repayment. A loan entails the reallocation of the subject asset(s) for a period of time, between the lender and the borrower.
The interest 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 main activities of financial institutions such as banks and credit card companies. For other institutions, issuing of debt contracts such as bonds is a typical source of funding.

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    NSW Car loan

    Hi, I am divorced but I have a property settlement to do on a car loan. The loan is on my ex wife and was gifted to me( registered on my name)and I am the one doing the repayments from day one. I have sent her a property settlement agreement and to give me a pay out letter for the car. But she...
  2. redness06

    VIC Car loan money not repaid

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  3. Z

    VIC Child Support & Car Loan

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  4. N

    NSW Car loan issues

    In 2017 i got a car loan from car start for$7500. It was supposed to be for 3yrs last year I had to contact them over a payment that they claimed was missed but was only delayed due to a public holiday while on the phone I asked what was the balance due I was informed that is was still over 2yrs...
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  6. J

    QLD Car Loan in Ex's Name - Separation?

    Hi. My ex-wife is making a Qcat claim towards me for 3k towards a car loan that is completely in her name. We have been separated and she still uses the car and its registered to her. I was never a guarantor. Also, I don't have a drivers licence and cannot drive. We are going through...
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    VIC Final Determination by FOS - VCAT as an Option?

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    VIC Car loan - ex wife still has loan in my name

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  9. M

    SA Car loan debt owed and being pursued

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