loan approval

[/loʊn əˈpruːvəl/]
nounpl: loan approvals
aprovação de empréstimo
1. The formal authorization granted by a lender to provide borrowed funds to a borrower
The bank's loan approval came through after a thorough credit review.
A aprovação de empréstimo do banco saiu após uma análise creditícia completa.
2. The process or decision by which a lending institution accepts a loan application
Loan approval typically takes between 3 to 5 business days.
A aprovação de empréstimo normalmente leva entre 3 a 5 dias úteis.
3. Official confirmation that a borrower meets the lender's requirements and conditions
Her loan approval was conditional upon providing additional documentation.
Sua aprovação de empréstimo foi condicionada à apresentação de documentação adicional.
In Brazil, loan approval is a significant moment in personal finance and is often celebrated as it enables major purchases like homes or vehicles. The approval process reflects the importance of credit history and personal relationships with banks. In the USA, loan approval is a formal, regulated process heavily dependent on credit scores and financial documentation, reflecting a more impersonal, algorithmic approach to lending.
NYC Slang
the green light (informal); 'getting approved' (colloquial)
Synonyms / Sinônimos
loan authorizationcredit approvallending approvalloan acceptance
Antonyms / Antônimos
loan rejectionloan denialloan refusalloan disapproval

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aprovação de empréstimo
most common term used in banking and financial contexts
Rio de Janeiro
aprovação de crédito
alternative term more commonly used; sometimes preferred in local banking
São Paulo
aprovação de empréstimo
standard term used in the financial hub; most formal usage
Portugal
aprovação do empréstimo
Portuguese uses definite article more frequently; slightly different usage patterns

Related Words

loan applicationcredit checkloan underwritinginterest rateloan disbursementterms and conditions

Related Idioms & Phrases

get the green light
getting approved
conditional approval
pending approval
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