Transaction loan

Transaction loan

A loan extended by a bank for a specific purpose. Lines of credit and revolving credit agreements involve by contrast loans that can be used for various purposes.

Transaction Loan

A loan for a specific purpose. For example, a mortgage is a transaction loan because it is used to buy a piece of property, a fact both the lender and the borrower know when they begin the process. A transaction loan contrasts with a line of credit, which may be used for any number of purposes within a broad range.