Is a loan a liability?
Loans are liabilities, and loan liabilities, also known as non-deposit liabilities, refer to funds raised by banks through financial markets or directly from the central bank.
Loans refer to loans provided by banks, credit cooperatives and other institutions to units or individuals, generally indicating interest and repayment date.
Generalized loans refer to loans, discounts, overdrafts and other loan funds within a general term. By lending centralized money and money funds, banks can meet the demand for supplementary funds for social reproduction and promote economic development. At the same time, banks can also obtain loan interest income and increase their own accumulation.