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What is a credit application and why is it used?

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A credit application collects information to assess a new customer before granting terms: legal name, ownership, trade and bank references, financials, and agreement to terms. It supports a credit decision, documents the relationship, and often includes personal guarantees or terms acceptance that aid later collection or dispute resolution.
Real-world example A new B2B customer completes a credit application with trade references, which credit control checks before setting terms.

Common follow-ups: What information does it capture? | How do trade references help?

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