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
The borrower also loses out on the interest subsidy for that month.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 1, 2026
It also depended on such factors as whether the borrower had the right to redeem the bonds early and whether there were better opportunities for the investor in other markets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 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
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