Answer

Does having a CCJ against a customer affect my own borrowing?

A CCJ you hold against a customer does not count against you — but the unpaid debt behind it affects your cash flow. Being a creditor is not a mark on your record. What matters to a lender is whether the bad debt has dented your income and whether you will recover it.

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Creditor, not debtor

A CCJ you obtained against a non-paying customer is a mark against them, not you. It shows you pursue debts properly. It does not appear as a negative on your own credit file.

The real effect

The concern is the underlying bad debt — money you are owed and may not collect. That gap can strain cash flow. A lender may factor in whether the sum is recoverable and how exposed you are to further bad debt.

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Frequently asked questions

Does a judgment I hold against a customer hurt my credit?

No. As the creditor, it is not a negative mark on you. It may even show you manage debtors properly.

How does a customer's unpaid debt affect my loan?

Through cash flow — money owed but uncollected reduces your available income. A lender considers your bad-debt exposure and whether the sum is recoverable.