Suggests loans (8)
I believe the answer is:
advances
This clue is a double definition.
'suggests' is the first definition.
(advancing is a kind of suggesting)
'loans' is the second definition.
(advancing is a kind of loaning)
(Other definitions for advances that I've seen before include "Moves or puts forward" , "Moves forward in amorous initiatives?" , "Forward movements" , "Loand - or amorous approaches" , "Moves forwards in a purposeful way" .)