The main credit score used in the business world is known as a Paydex score proided by Dun and Bradstreet.
This number assesses a business’s lending risk much the same as a consumer credit score reflets a consumer’s individual credit risk.
Paydex is essentially the business equivalent of your personal credit score.
The exact definition from Dunn & Bradstreet, or D&B is: The D&B PAYDEX Score is D&B’S unique dollar-weighted numerical indicator of how a firm paid its bills over the past year, based o trade experiences reported to D&B by various vendors,
There are many BIG differences from a business Paydex credit score and an individual FICO consumer credit score.
Consumer FICO credit scores range fro 350-850. The Paydex Score ranges from 0-100 with 100 being the highest sore you can obtain.
Individual credit scores are calculated based on a number factors.
The Paydex score is calculated based on only one single factor; whether a busiess makes prompt payments to its suppiers and creditors within the agreed upo terms of payment.
Most lenders and suppliers are looking for a score of 70 and highter. Having a score of 80 and above is very good.
Here is a breakdown of how the Paydex credit score is calculated:
Payment Expectation Paydex Score
- Expect payment may come early 100
- Payments generally come within early payment discount period 90
- Payment is prompt 80
- Payment comes 14 days beyond terms 70
- Payment comes 21 days beyond terms 60
- Payment comes 30 days beyond terms 50
- Payment comes 60 days beyond terms 40
- Payment comes 90 days beyond terms 30
- Payment comes 120 days beyond terms 20
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If you own a business, your Paydex score is essential in establishing new credit and continuing to build credit limits exceeding $100,000.
It only takes 60 days to establish a positive Paydex credit score. To start you will first want to apply for a DUNS Number, a nine digit business identifying number, witeh Dun and Bradstreet.
Once your DUNS number is established you will next want to find a merchant who will extend you credit and then report that credit to Dun and Bradstreet.
Once you have positive business credit report to Dun and Bradstreet you will have a positive Paydex scrore established.
You will want to then apply for more business credit and use it regularly. Make sure you pay all payments back early to raise your scores to 80 or higher.
You can easily and quickly establish a positive Paydex credit score.
As you continue to pay your bills timely your scores will continue to raise giving you the ability to quilafy for credit in your business name.
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Noel A. Booker Sr.
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About the Author
Noel A. Booker Sr. is currently the CEO of BusinessCreditBuilder.US. At BusinessCreditBuilder.US he specializes in helping business owners establish excellent business credit scores and then leverage those scores to access cash and credit for their businesses.
Noel A. Booker Sr. is also the mastermind behind the release of the exclusive Business Funding Suite. The Business Credit and Funding Suite is the leading business cash and credit access system in the world today.
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