Meaning of borrowing power in English

(Definition of borrowing power from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

Examples of borrowing power

borrowing power
He contends that, specifically house prices have risen dramatically through the increased borrowing power of purchasers.
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Some of these factors added especially to the borrowing power of investors.
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It will not have a long-term borrowing power on its own account.
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We are asking today that the borrowing power should be up to £300 million.
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To clarify matters: for the £75 million borrowing power, no further approval will be required; over and above that, approval will have to be obtained.
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We wish to increase its borrowing power to £1,500 million.
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She is asking for a further £10,000,000 by making the borrowing power £50,000,000.
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The difference in the borrowing power between £100 million and £150 million is also adequate, as the corporation agrees.
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It asks for an increase in the capital subscription and an increase in its borrowing power by doubling the existing gearing ratio.
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I welcome the increase in the borrowing power.
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