bank lending UK US noun [U] BANKING, FINANCE
► the fact of banks lending money to customers, especially when considered within a whole country or system of banks: »
The Bank of England regulates bank lending to try to ensure depositors' funds are not at risk.
► the total amount of money that has been lent by banks in a country or region: »
Total bank lending shrank to a low of 16% of GDP last year.
Financial and business terms. 2012.