0 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.
1 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.
NYA ORD
European
May 10, 2021
DAGENS ORD
Shimmer
bank lending