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How markers are read
A late-payment marker records that a credit account was paid behind schedule. On your business credit file, a single marker among many on-time entries is background noise. Lenders assess the whole picture, not one line.
When it starts to matter
Several markers, or lateness that is recent and ongoing, signals cash-flow strain. That directly affects affordability and can reduce the amount offered. A default is a heavier mark than a late payment.
Recovering
Bring accounts current, keep them current, and clean bank conduct quickly repairs the impression. Then apply online. Credicorp takes no personal guarantee.
Frequently asked questions
Is a late marker as bad as a default?
No. A default is far more serious — it says an account went materially wrong. A late-payment marker is a lesser signal that fades with good conduct.
How long do late markers stay on file?
Business credit records typically retain markers for around six years, but their weight drops sharply once recent conduct is clean.
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