finance company

American  

noun

1. an institution engaged in such specialized forms of financing as purchasing accounts receivable, extending credit to retailers and manufacturers, discounting installment contracts, and granting loans with goods as security.

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finance company British  

noun

1. an enterprise engaged in the loan of money against collateral or speculatively to manufacturers and retailers, esp one specializing in the financing of hire-purchase contracts

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Etymology

Origin of finance company

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

Previously, Nick covered the Treasury Department and U.S. housing and mortgage markets, including the government's response to the foreclosure crisis and its control of finance companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

From The Wall Street Journal

Though most retailers offer some type of financial rewards, Kohl’s program stands out for its generosity and ease of use, said Ted Rossman, a senior analyst at personal finance company Bankrate.

From The Wall Street Journal

“And then when the finance company says, ‘Oh, gee, sorry, we can’t actually get the loan on those terms, could you sign some worse terms?’

From MarketWatch

Texas is vying to attract finance companies and their employees, and its recruitment campaign involves more than marketing.

From The Wall Street Journal

In a survey by personal finance company Bankrate, 62% of respondents said their pay isn’t keeping up with prices—the highest share in four years.

From The Wall Street Journal