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

Responses

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

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

1 answer

The correct response that represents an example of direct finance is:

A company sells its stocks to investors.

Direct finance involves borrowers seeking funds directly from lenders without intermediaries, such as banks, which is exemplified when a company issues stocks directly to investors.