51.   The final regulations, still under discussion, may permit foreign subsidiaries of some American banks to extend credit to Cuba.

52.   The firm still has no peer in its ability to influence whether lenders and companies extend business credit.

53.   The IMF experts gave no hint of whether the organization would continue to extend credit to Russia.

54.   The Latin Corner extends credit to customers, as do many other bodegas, small grocery stores in mainly Hispanic neighborhoods.

55.   The order said the bank was operating with inadequate capital, extending credit without sufficient documentation and following improper collection procedures.

56.   The peso crisis prompted many investors to sell Latin American stocks and bonds, and raised fears that lenders would balk at extending fresh credit.

57.   The report also found that while banks remain on guard in the consumer sector, some lenders may be a bit more willing to extend credit to households.

58.   The report found that while banks generally remain on guard in dealings with consumers, some lenders may be a bit more willing to extend credit to households.

59.   The restrictions prevent American companies and banks from extending credit directly to Cuban buyers.

60.   The proceeds of the sale will be used to finance investments and extend credit to subsidiaries, the company said.