Hypothekenbank

German

Etymology

Hypothek (mortgage) +‎ -en- (genitival interfix) +‎ Bank (bank)

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /hypoˈteːkənˌbaŋk/

Noun

Hypothekenbank f (genitive Hypothekenbank, plural Hypothekenbänke)

  1. (finance, banking) mortgage bank (a financial institution that specializes in providing loans secured by real estate)
    Die Hypothekenbank refinanziert ihre Darlehen häufig durch die Ausgabe von Pfandbriefen.
    The mortgage bank often refinances its loans by issuing mortgage bonds.
    Traditionell konzentriert sich eine Hypothekenbank auf das langfristige Immobiliengeschäft.
    Traditionally, a mortgage bank focuses on long-term real estate business.
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Synonyms

  • Realkreditinstitut (real estate credit institution)
  • Pfandbriefbank (mortgage bond bank)

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