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What filing history signals
Regular, on-time filing tells a lender the company is well run. A run of late accounts and confirmation statements suggests the admin — and possibly the finances — are not tightly held. It rarely blocks borrowing alone, but it colours the assessment.
Rebuilding credibility
File everything outstanding, then keep to deadlines for a couple of cycles. Pair that with clean bank conduct and the pattern stops mattering. Lenders forgive history that has clearly turned a corner.
Applying
Get current, gather recent statements, then apply online. Credicorp lends with no personal guarantee.
Frequently asked questions
Will one late filing block a loan?
No. A single late filing is minor. Lenders worry about a repeated pattern that suggests weak control, not the occasional slip.
How long until poor filing history stops counting?
Once you are current and stay on time for a filing cycle or two, and your trading is sound, it fades from the picture quickly.
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