Which of the following is an example of direct finance?(1 point)

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An individual applies for a mortgage through a mortgage bank.
An individual applies for a mortgage through a mortgage bank.

An individual deposits funds into a savings account at his credit union.
An individual deposits funds into a savings account at his credit union.

A company sells its stocks to investors.
A company sells its stocks to investors.

A small business opens a line of credit from a commercial bank.

1 answer

The example of direct finance is: A company sells its stocks to investors.

In direct finance, borrowers obtain funds directly from savers without going through an intermediary, and selling stocks directly to investors fits this definition.