Unscrupulous type out on lash with something meant for rainy day? (4,5)
I believe the answer is:
loan shark
'unscrupulous type' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe you can see a link between them that I don't see?
I can't explain the rest of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for loan shark that I've seen before include "Money lender" , "Unscrupulous moneylender (colloq.)" , "One lends money at excessive rates of interest" , "Usurer" , "Financial dealer" .)