Lender can also go the financial markets to directly lend to a borrower.

Central banks are not lawfully allowed to lend directly to governments.

But as a government-sponsored enterprise, it was barred from directly lending to students.

Cara went to her side, to be ready to offer assistance if requested, but didn't directly lend a hand for support.

You are going to lend directly to small business from a state bank.

By directly lending to students, the government is projected to save taxpayers $68 billion dollars over the next several years.

With a budget deficit estimated at more than $12.7 billion, the Government is reluctant to lend directly to state-run enterprises, diplomats said.

Nova Scotia began lending directly to students, reducing the interest rate by two percentage points.

It allows people to lend directly to women in rural area, especially the Northwest China.

But lending directly to private businesses may not be the best way to help them.