noun
- people or institutions that lend money or other resources to borrowers
Usage: plural of lender
Examples
- Banks are the most common lenders for home mortgages.
- The company approached several lenders to secure funding for expansion.
- Credit unions often offer better rates than traditional lenders.
- Online lenders have made it easier to apply for personal loans.
- Small business owners sometimes struggle to find willing lenders.
- The government regulates lenders to protect consumers from predatory practices.
- Private lenders may charge higher interest rates than banks.