CEFR B1

lender

noun

Meaning

A person or organization that lends money, especially one that lends to businesses or individuals.

The small business secured a loan from a private lender.
The lender was hesitant to approve the application due to the applicant's poor credit history.

Synonyms: creditor, financier, moneylender, banker

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈlɛndər/

A person or organization that lends money, especially one that lends to businesses or individuals.

The small business secured a loan from a private lender.
The lender was hesitant to approve the application due to the applicant's poor credit history.
Interest rates can vary significantly depending on the lender.

lender of last resort (collocation): An institution, typically a central bank, that provides funds to financial institutions during times of crisis. — "The central bank acted as the lender of last resort to prevent a collapse of the financial system."

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