A government permit to operate the Bank of the United States was called a... Bank loan?
Charter?
charter i think
Charter
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No, a government permit to operate the Bank of the United States was not called a bank loan. The correct term for the permit was a charter.
A bank loan refers to borrowing money from a bank, whereas a charter is a legal document issued by the government granting permission for an institution, such as a bank, to exist and conduct its operations.
To find such information, you can search for historical records or reference materials related to the Bank of the United States and its founding, or consult books or online sources that describe the establishment of early banks in the United States. Government records, historical documents, or banking regulations of that era may also provide details on the specific terminology and procedures involved in obtaining a charter for a bank.