lending USA 28-12-2007 GE to buy Merrill Lynch lending unit Merrill Lynch Co Inc, buffeted by huge write-downs of mortgage-related securities, recently said it would sell most of its middle-market lending business to General Electric Co commercial finance arm. Merrill… Sign in or Upgrade to Continue Reading This news article is over 10 days old. Subscribe today to access all articles with an annual subscription. Become a member Learn more Already a subscriber? Log in here