Letters of Credit and Collection

The letter of credit is written to secure money or services, the payment of which is promised at a specific time n the future. A great bulk of business is done on credit. Its importance cannot be denied for it can promote trade and increase the sales volume. It enables a consumer to obtain goods even if cash is not available.

On the other hand, the creditor also runs the risk of losing, owing to unpaid debts. For this reason, the creditor evaluates the debtor’s ability to pay on three bases, also known as the three C’s of credit.

The three C’s of credit are capacity, capital and character.

Capacity

It is the ability of the individual to manage his business affairs based on education, experience, and competence. A good debtor is said to have capacity if he can settle his obligations when they are due.

Capital

It is the applicant’s financial worth or the volume of assets. This includes money, goods, or property.

Character

It is the debtor’s reputation in settling his debts. A debtor who pays his obligations promptly is said to be a good credit risk, while the opposite is said to be a poor credit risk.

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Letter Inviting Credit Accounts


ref: Effective Business Letters and Communication by Cynthia H. Macabuhay

What is Credit Letter

Credits is a promise of future payment in kind or money given in exchange for present money, goods or services. The individual who intends to ask for credit should establish basis of trust and confidence with the creditor. If upon the evaluation of the credit, the person applying for credit has the capacity to pay, the creditor may grant the request.

The creditor should have basic criteria such as capital, capacity and character.

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Letter Offering Credit Account

Getting new account letters are sent to persons of good financial standing in a community. Names and addresses may be taken from local storekeepers, from lists of club members, professional directories, society year books, and telephone directories.

Letter inviting a person to open charge account are characterized by strong paragraphs, featuring the particular potential specialty store.