Some lenders may have in - house loans that they don't sell on the open market that are more flexible and have better rates and terms than other lenders. (rismedia.com)
Public companies have their shares traded on the open market and the price varies as demand for the stock comes and goes relative to people willing to sell their shares. (money.stackexchange.com)
You can no longer buy the shares on the open market for less than what you sold them for during the short. (stockmonkeys.com)