It's not that stocks are without risk, but do I really want to lend money to someone who can't get a loan from a bank? (freemoneyfinance.com)
If you want to borrow a small amount (less than $ 5,000), you may have difficulty getting a loan from a bank or other mainstream credit provider. (moneysmart.gov.au)
Instead, you pay for most or all of it by getting a loan from a bank, called a mortgage. (michaelbluejay.com)