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

A company sells its stocks to investors.

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

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

An individual applies for a mortgage through a mortgage bank.

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A company sells its stocks to investors.

Explanation: Direct finance occurs when borrowers issue securities directly to lenders (investors). Selling stock is a direct transfer of funds from investors to the company. Deposits, bank lines of credit, and mortgages involve financial intermediaries (indirect finance).