I have a chance to buy stock at a big discount if I buy in bulk — should I borrow?

A bulk discount can beat the cost of finance easily, but only if you can actually sell the stock; compare the saved margin against the borrowing cost before committing. If a bulk discount saves more than the finance costs, borrowing to buy is a net gain. A 10% discount on stock you will definitely sell almost always beats the cost of a short facility.

I have a chance to buy stock at a big discount

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When the maths works

If a bulk discount saves more than the finance costs, borrowing to buy is a net gain. A 10% discount on stock you will definitely sell almost always beats the cost of a short facility.

The real question: sell-through

The risk is not the finance — it is unsold stock. Only buy volume you can realistically shift before the cash is needed elsewhere. Model it on your cash-flow forecast.

Fund the purchase

A short working-capital facility covers the bulk buy and is repaid as the stock sells. Use the true-cost-of-borrowing calculator to check the discount clears the finance cost.

What it means for you

Credicorp lends to your company, not to you personally, and takes no personal guarantee. See business loans or apply online when the numbers work.

Frequently asked questions

How big does a discount need to be to justify borrowing?

Enough to comfortably exceed the finance cost over the time it takes to sell the stock. A double-digit discount on fast-moving stock usually clears that bar with room to spare.

What if I can't sell all the stock?

Then the discount is illusory. Buy only the volume you can confidently sell, and price the finance into your margin before you commit.