answersLogoWhite

0

A credit rating evaluates the credit worthiness of an issuer of specific types of debt, specifically, debt issued by a business enterprise such as a corporation or a government. It is an evaluation made by credit rating agency of the debt issuers likelihood of default

Credit ratings are determined by credit ratings agencies. The credit rating represents the credit rating agency's evaluation of qualitative and quantitative information for a company or government; including non-public information obtained by the credit rating agencies analysts. Credit ratings are not based on mathematical formulas. Instead, credit rating agencies use their judgment and experience in determining what public and private information should be considered in giving a rating to a particular company or government. The credit rating is used by individuals and entities that purchase the bonds issued by companies and governments to determine the likelihood that the government will pay its bond obligations.

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

How can someone get a mortgage with a bad credit rating?

Firstly if you haven't already, obtain a copy of your credit history to check the details and remove any incorrect details which may be affecting your credit rating. If you still have a bad rating then seek advice from an independent mortgage advisor. There are specialist companies available who will arrange mortgages for people with bad credit ratings.


How could a person check their Experian credit rating?

One can check their Experian credit rating by going onto their website and filling in a form with personal details. The credit rating file will then be emailed to you. Many cashbacks sites will often pay for someone to trial doing this.


How do you get new credit rating?

Use different details-----OR------ Save money,Be more economic etc


Which among these is a credit rating agency?

Which among these is a credit rating ?


What does the bond credit rating assess?

Bond credit rating is used to assess the credit worthiness of a corporation or government's debt issues. A bond credit rating is similar to a credit rating that an individual person receives.


What is a poor credit rating?

a poor credit rating would be 0


What is a credit ratingvgggjgggg?

A credit rating is a rating of how well a person pays their bills. If bills are paid on time the credit rating goes up.


What is the difference between credit score and credit rating?

The difference between credit score and credit rating is simple Credit score (or credit history) is the history of paying back debt where as credit rating the the reputation for paying back money owing


What is the purpose of a credit rating?

The purpose of a credit rating is to determine a person's creditworthiness.


When was Pacific Credit Rating created?

Pacific Credit Rating was created in 1993.


How can you build and protect your credit rating?

You can build your rating by making sure you pay bills on time. Unfortunately, if you don't have a bank/building society account or credit/store cards or pay utility bills, it is virtually impossible to build a credit rating. Having said that, if you pay utility bills, even on prepayment meters, your details are "logged" with credit reference agencies and you have a rating. If you fall behind with payments it can take up to 7 years to repair the "bad" rating as that is how far back the complete record goes.


Can your credit rating or score improve without using your credit card?

Yes, your credit rating is based upon all forms of credit, not just your credit card. For example if you have a telephone on a plan, this is a form of credit and that will add to your credit history which increases your credit rating.