Related Clues:

• When it's lent, one is by oneself, by the sound of it
• Behold an advance for Lent, perhaps
• Lent is what it was
• Give, but expect back
• Occasion of interest?
• Pawn shop offering
• Conditionally give
• Temporary grant
• Car-buyer's need, perhaps
• Homebuyer's request
• It sounds like the only accommodation
• Be a banker
• "Savings" partner
• Library offering
• Give a hand, say