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Automated Credit Scoring System
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Definition: A financial risk assessment proprietary software used by banks to determine the creditworthiness of small businesses and their owners. The program takes into account multiple factors that determine the likelihood of a business to repay a loan or credit usually of the amount $100,000 or less.

Also Known As: Credit analysis software or credit matrix system.

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