Promotes loans (8)
I believe the answer is:
advances
This clue is a double definition.
'promotes' is the first definition.
('advance' can be a synonym of 'promote')
'loans' is the second definition.
(advancing is a kind of loaning)
(Other definitions for advances that I've seen before include "Proceeds" , "Moves forward in amorous initiatives?" , "Progresses" , "More than one sub" , "Loans" .)