A moneylender is a person or business that lends money to individuals or businesses. The term 'moneylender' can refer to a variety of different professions, including SHYLOCK (7 letters), BANKER (6 letters), USURER (6 letters), FACTOR (6 letters), and Lombard (7 letters). Shylocks are typically associated with the character from Shakespeare's play The Merchant of Venice, and are often seen as unscrupulous lenders who charge high interest rates. Bankers are financial institutions that provide banking services, such as loans, deposits, and investments. Usurers are lenders who charge high interest rates on loans, often taking advantage of borrowers in desperate situations. Factors are people or companies that purchase accounts receivable from businesses, allowing them to receive payment for their goods or services without waiting for customers to pay. Lombards are pawnbrokers who lend money in exchange for collateral, such as jewelry or other valuable items.