Money borrowed from a financial institution or lender; often repaid in installments (from English 'loan'), e.g. mortgage or car loan.
家を買うために住宅ローンを組んだ。
I took out a mortgage to buy a house.
学生時代に学費のためにローンを借りた。
I borrowed a loan for tuition when I was a student.
ローンの金利をよく確認してから申し込んでください。
Please check the loan interest rate carefully before applying.