Nonbank

adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Not a bank not-comparable

    "Many mortgages originate with nonbank lenders."

Noun
  1. 1
    An institution, especially a financial institution, which is not a bank

    "Loan-making standards need to be subject to regulatory scrutiny, both at banks and nonbanks."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From non- + bank.

Etymology 2

From non- + bank.

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