borrower

CEFRB1

/ˈbɔɹəʊə/

noun

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I know that interest rates are fixed in accordance to the borrower's business risk.
Neither a borrower nor a lender be.

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Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

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a library borrower’s card
This term became popular from the late 1960s onwards, languages being neatly divided between borrowers and calquers.
But if other negative factors are operating simultaneously, or if the borrower's financial status is weak to start with, then one extra adverse development is more likely to affect returns on the loan.

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But if other negative factors are operating simultaneously, or if the borrower's financial status is weak to start with, then one extra adverse development is more likely to affect returns on the loan.
1984, Journal of Banking & Finance, volume 8, page 158
This term became popular from the late 1960s onwards, languages being neatly divided between borrowers and calquers.
2002, Manfred Görlach, Still More Englishes, page 144
For most student loan issues, borrowers work with loan servicers hired by the department rather than directly with FSA staff.
2025 October 1, Annie Ma, “How the government shutdown will affect student loans, FAFSA and the Education Department”, in AP News

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From Middle English borower, borewer, borwere, equivalent to borrow + -er (agent suffix).