A major problem at a number of the failed institutions was that they lent huge sums to a single company or industry.

Just as important, though, are the banks that are willing to lend huge sums on friendly terms.

The nonbanks became known as "yes banks" because of their willingness to lend large sums while asking few questions.

The project was built in a period with much optimism, and the banks were more than willing to lend large sums for the project.

Banks lent large sums to small investors so they could buy the stocks, and the easy money helped push up share prices.

He lent considerable sums to the crown, perhaps as much as £50,000 between 1373 and 1376.

Solomo, a capitalist, lent large sums of money to royal houses in the 15th century.

To think I would lend large sums without proper security.

By 1397 he was also lending large sums of money to the King.

The World Bank, in addition, lent large sums for the rehabilitation of the mining industry.