Credit limit rejected? A guarantee from the parent company can give the right push!

Published on 06/03/2024

Suppose the credit insurer cannot provide cover on the debtor you are doing business with. Then it may pay to seek a guarantee from the parent company and have the limit reassessed. Credit insurers can then - by guaranteeing the parent for any losses - issue a (higher) limit on the debtor. 

Should the debtor go bankrupt, the credit insurer/collecting agency will initially claim against the guarantor. Should the guarantor company also go bankrupt, the insurer will compensate the loss on the basis of this guarantee.

Note

Note that as a supplier, you are responsible for preparing and enforcing such a guarantee. When reassessing the limit, you apply as usual for the limit on the entity with which you do business and which is also liable for payment. When reassessing the limit, you apply as usual for the limit on the entity with which you do business and which is also liable for payment. When applying, indicate in the comments that you have a guarantee from the mother stating name and address details and the Chamber of Commerce number.  

Sample guarantee text

We can send you a sample guarantee text in Dutch and English. You remain responsible for the legal validity of this guarantee text. We will be happy to give you more advice, do not hesitate to contact us. 

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