Meaning & use

creditworthy

adjective·Advanced

Regarded as safe to lend money to, based on a reliable history of repaying debts.

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A strong credit score can help you appear more creditworthy to lenders.

The bank reviewed her income and existing debts to decide if she was creditworthy.

A note on using this word

Used mainly in banking and finance to describe individuals or businesses applying for a loan.

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