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Why deposits lock in supply
When capacity is tight, suppliers reserve production or delivery slots for whoever commits with a deposit. Miss it and your order slips down the queue — or off it.
Fund the deposit
A short working-capital facility covers the deposit so you secure the slot and keep your own delivery promises. It's a small, well-targeted use of finance that protects a lot of downstream revenue.
Plan the full commitment
The deposit is the start — make sure the whole order is funded through to delivery. Map it on your cash-flow forecast so nothing stalls midway.
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
Can I finance a supplier deposit?
Yes. A short working-capital facility funds the deposit that locks in a production or delivery slot, so tight supplier capacity doesn't cost you the order or your own delivery dates.
Is it worth borrowing just for a deposit?
When the deposit secures capacity you'd otherwise lose, yes — it protects the whole order and your downstream commitments. Just make sure the full order is funded through to delivery.
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