B2nounmoneybusiness
US/ˈlen.dər/
UK/ˈlen.də/
a person or organization that gives money to someone who must pay it back later
In context
The lender asked for proof of his income before approving the loan.
Banks are the biggest mortgage lenders in the country.
She borrowed money from a private lender at a high interest rate.
Words that go with lender
noun + noun
- mortgage lenderYour mortgage lender will check your credit score.
- payday lenderMany people fall into debt with a payday lender.
adjective + noun
- private lenderA private lender may charge higher interest.
- commercial lenderThey borrowed the money from a commercial lender, not a bank.
noun + preposition
- lender of last resortThe central bank acts as the lender of last resort.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He lender me some money.Correct: He lent me some money.