A credit crunch is a period when lenders are unwilling to provide loans to borrowers. Generally a lender will extend credit to a borrower under the assumption they will be paid back with interest. But when the economy is bad, lenders become hesitant to make loans for fear of losing their money.
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A Credit Crunch is…
Wednesday, July 27th, 2011An Intermediary is…
Monday, May 16th, 2011An intermediary is someone who connects people who want to borrow money with people who are willing to lend money. It’s sort of like being a financial matchmaker – your job is to figure out who goes together best.
A Borrower is…
Thursday, November 5th, 2009A borrower is someone to whom money is lent with the expectation that it will be paid back. If you’re not planning on paying it back, it’s either a gift or you’re stealing.
A Lender is…
Tuesday, October 27th, 2009A lender is any person or business that makes loans. A lender gives a borrower money because the lender expects to be paid back not only the initial amount he or she lent – the principal – but also interest.