The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word MORTGAGEES
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The straight part
We know that "Moneylenders" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case moneylenders = mortgagees.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does MORTGAGEES mean?
MORTGAGEES noun- One who provides a loan secured upon the borrowers' property, the lender in a mortgage agreement.