Lender (noun)

1. A person or organization that loans money or other assets.
2. A person who gives something temporarily.

Origin:

Middle english lendere, from old english lænere, from lǣnan ("to lend").

Examples:

1. The bank was the lender for the loan.
2. He was a private lender who lent money to small businesses.
3. The lender required collateral before approving the loan.
4. The lender was willing to lend the money at a low interest rate.
5. The lender was able to lend the money on short notice.