financing

[/faɪˈnænsɪŋ/]
nounpl: financings
financiamento
1. the act of providing or obtaining funds for a project, purchase, or business
The company secured financing for its expansion plan.
A empresa garantiu financiamento para seu plano de expansão.
2. the funds or money provided to support an activity or purchase
We need to arrange financing for the new house.
Precisamos providenciar financiamento para a casa nova.
3. the business or activity of lending money or providing capital
He works in financing for a major bank.
Ele trabalha em financiamento para um banco importante.
In Brazil, 'financiamento' is commonly used for car loans (financiamento de carro) and home mortgages (financiamento imobiliário). In the USA, financing is central to consumer culture, particularly for major purchases like homes and vehicles. The concept is equally important in both economies but reflects different credit availability and consumer patterns.
NYC Slang
money moves, backing, or bankroll (informal)
Synonyms / Sinônimos
fundingcapitalinvestmentloancredit
Antonyms / Antônimos
paymentcashsavings

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
financiamento
most common term used in business and banking contexts
Rio de Janeiro
financiamento
standard usage in financial institutions
São Paulo
financiamento
widely used in commercial and corporate finance
Portugal
financiamento
identical to Brazilian Portuguese with same usage

Related Words

financefinanciallenderborrowerinterestmortgagedebt

Related Idioms & Phrases

financing options
arrange financing
secure financing
financing terms
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