Beyond the number: Why an 800 credit score doesn't guarantee a loan and what you can do about it
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Key takeaway
Lenders in India are tightening loan approval norms, so even an 800 CIBIL score does not guarantee a loan.
- Step 1 · The triggerIndian financial institutions tighten lending norms, so a high CIBIL score alone no longer guarantees loan approval
- Step 2 · Knock-onPast credit card settlements remain visible and weigh more heavily in risk assessments, increasing loan rejection rates for SMEs with prior settlements
- Step 3 · Reaches youSMEs with any credit blemishes face restricted access to working capital, impacting their ability to invest or expand
The trigger is reported by the source below. The steps that follow are Branch²’s traced reasoning — how the shock could reach a business like yours, not a prediction.
Source: livemint.com
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