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borrower

  • a word derived from borrow.
    borrow
    verb (used with object)
    to take or obtain with the promise to return the same or an equivalent.

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The rate includes delinquent loans and likely borrower defaults.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 3, 2026

But these loans tend to charge higher rates, aren't available for all types of property or borrower, and come with risks customers should be aware of.

From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026

“You have to think as a mortgage borrower, you are competing against every government in the world and every other issuer as well,” Fratantoni said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026

Some buyers are already seeing 7% mortgage rates, which are subjective and typically based on how risky a borrower is.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 3, 2026

To them the default was a matter of indifference, as they kept none of the risk of the loan; the refinance was merely a chance to charge the borrower new fees.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis