The report itself does not say whether you are a good or bad credit risk - it provides lenders with the data to make the decision themselves.

But it provides local lenders with the rules about the kinds of mortgages it will buy from them.

In addition to mortgage insurance, MGIC provides lenders with various underwriting and other services and products related to home mortgage lending.

EFG facilitates lending that would not otherwise be available by providing lenders with a partial guarantee.

In addition to providing statutory authority for board members to borrow money, the proposed amendment creates a way for boards to provide lenders with security for their loans.

That structure provides lenders with greater security that they will get their money back even if a parent company goes bankrupt.

Provide exporters and lenders with a streamlined method of obtaining financing for loans and lines of credit up to $250,000.

In May 2013, Zopa announced the launch of its Safeguard lending option, which provides lenders with protection in the event that a borrower defaults.

By purchasing mortgages from banks and other financial institutions and packaging them into securities, Freddie Mac provides lenders with cash to make more loans.

Government service which provides lenders with a guarantee against default on loans made to small and medium sized businesses.