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exposure is consistent with the financial capabilities of the client and so a credit limit is set for each buyer. If the credit limit is lower than the theoretical credit limit, it is necessary to reduce the outstanding by negotiating better payment terms or by getting payment guarantees.
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Debt to Revolving credit available. Credit utilization ratios exceeding 30% are where negative effects on credit scores become more pronounced. Credit limit calculation is done to ensure that total
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This limit is determined by various factors, including an individual's ability to make
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allows one or more additional purchases with the charging of an over-the-limit fee.
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or ability to repay the credit card debt. These factors are often summarized into a
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pays off at least some of the debt to enable it to fall below the limit, the
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that has reached or exceeded its limit is considered
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