Building a credit history and maintaining a good credit score can make all the difference between you securing a business loan or being rejected. New or small businesses may have problems in this area however, so read our articles on credit scores to make sure you know how to manage your reputation – and become an attractive option for lenders.
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Your credit rating can be a major factor when it comes to getting business funding. We answer your questions on how a credit rating is looked at by lenders
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