nonbank

English

Etymology

non- +‎ bank

Adjective

nonbank (not comparable)

  1. Not a bank
    Many mortgages originate with nonbank lenders.

Noun

nonbank (plural nonbanks)

  1. An institution, especially a financial institution, which is not a bank
    • 2007 September 30, “Things Go Better With Rules”, in New York Times‎:
      Loan-making standards need to be subject to regulatory scrutiny, both at banks and nonbanks.
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