What type of loans are classified as current liabilities?

Current liabilities refer to obligations that a company is expected to settle within one year or within its operating cycle, whichever is longer. Bank loans that are classified as current liabilities typically include those that mature within a year. These loans require repayment within a short time frame, making them a part of the company’s immediate financial obligations.

On the other hand, mortgages are generally long-term loans intended for purchasing real estate and are usually not due within a single year, thus classifying them as long-term liabilities. Equity financing represents ownership in the firm and does not constitute a liability at all; instead, it involves the issuance of stock and the responsibilities associated with ownership. Lease obligations can be classified as either current or long-term liabilities depending on the lease term's duration, but typically long-term leases extend beyond one year and would be classified accordingly. Therefore, bank loans, particularly those with a short repayment period, fit the definition of current liabilities effectively.