financial institution
noun
: a company that deals with money (as a bank, savings and loan, credit union, etc.)
You can get a loan at a financial institution.
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The financial institution's weekly airline industry update offers a peek into the abyss.
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Andrea Sachs The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 29 Mar. 2026
While Veterans United is primarily focused on home loans, Navy Federal is a full-service financial institution offering checking and savings accounts, as well as other types of loans.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
Midwest Heritage is a full-service financial institution with nine branch locations and nearly 150 employees.
—Kevin Baskins, Des Moines Register, 19 Mar. 2026
When the levy order arrives, your financial institution will freeze the funds in your account, often without notifying you in advance.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
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Andrea Sachs The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 29 Mar. 2026
While Veterans United is primarily focused on home loans, Navy Federal is a full-service financial institution offering checking and savings accounts, as well as other types of loans.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
Midwest Heritage is a full-service financial institution with nine branch locations and nearly 150 employees.
—Kevin Baskins, Des Moines Register, 19 Mar. 2026
When the levy order arrives, your financial institution will freeze the funds in your account, often without notifying you in advance.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for financial institution
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“Financial institution.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/financial%20institution. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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