creditworthiness
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Nvidia and hyperscalers like Google promise to rent space in data centers from suppliers, who then secure loans to build those centers from banks and private-credit lenders, who are reassured by Big Tech’s creditworthiness.
From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026
Private lenders don’t have the luxury of ignoring signs of creditworthiness when deciding whether to lend to students.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026
The risk with these finance programs is that lenders could force companies to cut them back if their creditworthiness deteriorates.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026
The new system will see the maximum credit score someone can have go from 999 to 1250, and will also give more guidance on how borrowers can improve their creditworthiness.
From BBC • Nov. 2, 2025
Historically, a Wall Street firm worried over the creditworthiness of its customers; its customers often took it on faith that the casino would be able to pay off its winners.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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