borrower
- a word derived from borrow.
Example Sentences
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"Any borrower hoping for rate cuts to become an ongoing trend will need to rethink," said David Hollingworth, of L&C Mortgages.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
“We are in direct communication with members, encouraging them to review their policies, staffing, inspection practices, borrower communications, disbursement timelines and determination processes, and escalation procedures,” Gigliotti said in a statement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
Under RAP, the share of income a borrower pays goes up based on how much money they earn.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 1, 2026
“These trends carry meaningful implications for homeowners and the mortgage industry, including risks to origination volumes, borrower equity, and credit performance.”
From Barron's ● Jun. 28, 2026
The borrower was told he had an “effective interest rate of 7 percent” when he was in fact paying something like 12.5 percent.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
