noun
consumer finance; consumer lending
Refers to the industry or practice of providing loans to individuals, often at high interest rates. Commonly associated with non-bank lenders.
消費者金融からお金を借りるのは、金利が高いので注意が必要だ。
Borrowing money from a consumer finance company requires caution because the interest rates are high.
Compound of 消費者 (consumer) and 金融 (finance).