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

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

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

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 sell securities directly to savers without going through an intermediary, which is the case when a company sells its stocks directly to investors.