In lending circles, this is known as a hard money loan and is financed by private lenders. (nation21loans.com)
The calendar shows that it's a new year, but in commercial real estate lending circles it certainly feels like 2003. (nreionline.com)
Immigrants: The Mission Asset Fund, a nonprofit organization, can help foreigners who are part of lending circles, an informal group that pool funds for lending and borrowing among participants. (valuepenguin.com)