Answer» - Bank lends money in two ways – i.e. Loans and Advance.
- The loan is granted for a specific period of time against personnel security, gold or silver, and other movable or immovable properties.
- Advances is a credit facility provided by the bank to its customers against collateral securities like – shares, Government shares, F.D.R., L.I.C. Policy, Stock of raw materials, or finished goods.
- Loans are granted for a longer period while Advances are granted for a shorter period.
- Loans may be short-term, mediumterm, or long-term while advances are in form of overdraft, cash credit, and discounting of bills.
- Thus, there is a difference between Loans and Advances given by the Bank.
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