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credit standing

American

noun

reputation for meeting financial obligations.

credit standing British

noun

reputation for discharging financial obligations

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With the U.S. credit standing likely permanently impaired, "The economy's long-term growth prospects are also weakened," Zandi wrote.

From Reuters • May 3, 2023

“There is no excuse for harming people’s credit standing in these uncertain financial times,” said Linda Sherry, a spokeswoman for the advocacy group Consumer Action.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2020

That involves checking and knowing what your credit standing is and doing work to be preapproved for a loan so you’re ready when you find the house you want.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 3, 2018

Luckily for older consumers, it is not too late to improve their credit standing.

From New York Times • Mar. 4, 2016

You can get your prospect, turn him into a customer, sell him goods, settle complaints, investigate credit standing, collect your money—ALL BY LETTER.

From Business Correspondence by Anonymous

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