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How does a credit policy document support consistent decisions?

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A credit policy sets standard rules: how creditworthiness is assessed, limit-setting criteria, approval authorities, terms by risk tier, hold/stop triggers, and collection escalation. It ensures consistent, defensible decisions across staff, speeds onboarding, and aligns credit risk-taking with the company's appetite and objectives.
Real-world example New-customer decisions follow the written credit policy, so two analysts reach the same limit for similar applicants.

Common follow-ups: What does a credit policy cover? | Why does consistency matter?

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