loan
prestiti
PRES-ti-to
Prestito is for smaller loans (car, personal). Mutuo is specifically a mortgage. 'Prestito personale' is an unsecured personal loan.
Ho chiesto un prestito in banca per comprare l'auto.
I asked for a loan at the bank to buy the car.
Il prestito deve essere restituito in cinque anni.
The loan must be repaid in five years.