An individual, a public or private group, or a financial institution that makes funds available to another with the expectation that the funds will be repaid, with interest or fees.

The lender approved the mortgage application after reviewing the applicant's credit history.

A person or entity that lends something, especially money, to another.

As the lender of the book, he expected it back in pristine condition.

lenderadjektiv

Pertaining to a lender or lenders; supplied or imposed by a lending party.

The borrower was responsible for covering all lender fees at closing.