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 five to thirty years.

Mortgages and auto loans are common examples.

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

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loan duration

long term loanshort term loan

Borrowed funds, quick payback

payday loan · bridge loan · cash advance · demand loan · short-term credit

financial commitment permanence

long term loanpay-as-you-go

Immediate settlement required

one-time payment · lump sum payment

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