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{{company_address}}
{{phone}}
{{email}}
{{website}}
Date
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Recipient Details
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{{recipient_company}}
{{recipient_address}}
Subject: Credit Reference for {{subject_name}} ({{subject_reference_number}})
Dear {{recipient_name}},
Thank you for your request dated {{request_date}} for a credit reference concerning {{subject_name}} (hereinafter referred to as "the Subject"). We are pleased to provide the following information in response to your inquiry.
Relationship with the Subject
We have had a business relationship with the Subject since {{relationship_start_date}}, primarily in the capacity of {{nature_of_relationship, e.g., supplier, client, landlord}} for {{description_of_goods_or_services}}.
Credit Account and Payment History
The Subject maintains a credit account with us under account number {{account_number}}. The credit limit extended to the Subject is {{currency}}{{credit_limit}}. The highest balance reached on this account was {{currency}}{{highest_balance_reached}} on {{highest_balance_date}}.
We can confirm that the Subject's payment history with us has generally been punctual. Payments are typically received within {{average_payment_days}} days of the invoice due date. During our relationship, there have been {{number_of_late_payments}} instances of payments exceeding {{payment_terms}} days, with the longest delay being {{longest_delay_days}} days. All outstanding balances have ultimately been settled.
Current balance outstanding: {{currency}}{{current_balance_outstanding}}.
Date of last payment: {{last_payment_date}}.
Any current overdue amounts: {{currency}}{{current_overdue_amount}}.
Overall Assessment
Based on our experience, we consider {{subject_name}} to be a {{credit_assessment, e.g., good, satisfactory, fair}} credit risk. They have generally met their financial obligations to us in a responsible manner. However, we note {{any_specific_observations, e.g., occasional minor delays, consistent on-time payments}}.
Please note that this information is provided in good faith and is based solely on our records and experience with the Subject. We cannot guarantee the financial standing of the Subject now or in the future.
Confidentiality
This credit reference is provided in strict confidence for your exclusive use and should not be disclosed to any third party without our prior written consent.
Disclaimer
We accept no liability for any loss or damage whatsoever arising from or in reliance upon the information contained in this reference. You should make your own independent assessment of the Subject's creditworthiness.
Yours faithfully,
{{your_name}}
{{your_title}}
{{company_name}}
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