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How repayment builds credit
Paying a loan on time, month after month, feeds a positive payment history into your business credit file. It demonstrates reliability, which lifts your creditworthiness and opens better options.
Borrowing well as a credit strategy
Used deliberately, a well-managed loan is a way to build a track record — provided you keep utilisation moderate and never miss a payment. See improving creditworthiness.
What it means for you
A clean repayment record pays off in future terms. Credicorp lends to your company, not to you personally, and takes no personal guarantee. See business loans or apply online.
Frequently asked questions
Does taking a loan hurt my credit?
The application may leave a hard search, but managing the loan well — paying on time, keeping utilisation moderate — builds a positive record that outweighs it over time.
How long before repayment improves my score?
A positive payment history builds over months of on-time payments. There is no instant jump, but the trend responds steadily to consistent good behaviour.
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