1. Apart from the initial capital raised to fund a new bank , banks do not typically issue equity in order to fund loans .

2. Underneath them stand thousands of weaker regional banks, mutual banks and credit unions, as well as non-bank banks such as leasing firms.

3. / ˈbɑːr.oʊ.ɚ / a person or organization that borrows something, especially money from a bank: Banks are encouraging new Borrowers. The Borrower is charged interest from the time the loan is disbursed …