De hypotheeklening
Example: De hypotheeklening helpt veel mensen een huis te kopen.
Definition
"De hypotheeklening" is a financial loan specifically granted to individuals for purchasing real estate, where the property itself serves as collateral. It allows people to buy a house by borrowing money that is repaid over time, typically with interest.
Etymology
The word "de hypotheeklening" comes from the Dutch words "hypotheek" meaning mortgage and "lening" meaning loan. "Hypotheek" itself derives from the Greek 'hypothēkē,' meaning 'a deposit' or 'pledge.' Did you know? This term reflects the practice of pledging property as security for the loan.
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"De hypotheeklening" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Finance - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 150 commonly used words.
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