Credit Risk Mitigation Tools
When extending credit to a new or existing customer, you take on a creditor's role and the accompanying risk of loss. Here's what to do from the start to mitigate your risk.
Personal guarantee of owner(s)
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Having the company owner(s) stand behind their debt personally is a significant enhancement and may allow you to be paid before unsecured creditors. |
Standby Letter of Credit
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A specific Letter of Credit provided by your customer's bank provides you, as the beneficiary, financial security if your customer fails to pay. BondsPerformance and Financial – Performance bonds come from insurance companies and banks. They are used to ensure work provided by a contractor. Financial bonds are debt securities. The issuer owes the bond recipient money and typically must pay interest. |
