long-term loan

Multi-year borrowed money

A long-term loan is borrowed money repaid over an extended period, typically more than one year and often spanning decades.

Mortgages and student loans are common examples.

The longer repayment period means lower monthly payments but more interest paid overall: They took out a long-term loan to finance the expansion.

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loan duration

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Borrowed money repaid quickly

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financial commitment permanence

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Full amount paid immediately

one-time payment · pay-as-you-go

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