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Economics

Loan Types

Quick fact

The first known loan was a grain loan recorded on a clay tablet in ancient Mesopotamia over 4,000 years ago.

Why this is interesting

You've probably heard of mortgages and student loans, but did you know there are dozens of loan types each designed for a specific financial need?