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Credit Application Form Example

Example document for Credit Application Form. Use this as a reference when creating your own.

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Document: Credit Application Form

Example Document

Last updated 7/27/2026

CREDIT APPLICATION FORM

Date: 15/10/2023

SECTION 1: APPLICANT DETAILS

Type of Applicant: [x] Company

Business Name: Smith & Sons Constructions Pty Ltd

Trading Name (if different): Smith & Sons

ACN / ABN: 123 456 789

Registered Office Address: 42 Builder Avenue Richmond, VIC, 3121

Postal Address (if different): PO Box 555 Richmond, VIC, 3121

Phone Number: (03) 9999 8888

Email Address: admin@smithandsons.example.com

Website: www.smithandsons.example.com

SECTION 2: BUSINESS CONTACTS

Primary Contact Name: John Smith

Position: Managing Director

Phone: (03) 9999 8888

Mobile: 0400 000 111

Email: john@smithandsons.example.com

Accounts Payable Contact Name: Jane Doe

Accounts Payable Email: accounts@smithandsons.example.com

SECTION 3: TRADE REFERENCES

Reference 1: Company Name: Builder Supplies Wholesale Contact Name: Mike Ross Phone Number: (03) 8888 7777

Reference 2: Company Name: timberCity Pty Ltd Contact Name: Sarah Connor Phone Number: (03) 7777 6666

SECTION 4: CREDIT REQUEST

Requested Credit Limit: $10,000.00

Preferred Payment Terms: [x] 30 Days

SECTION 5: DIRECTOR GUARANTEE

Director 1 Name: John Smith Signature: J. Smith Date: 15/10/2023

Director 2 Name: Mary Smith Signature: M. Smith Date: 15/10/2023

SECTION 6: AUTHORITY AND ACCEPTANCE

Name of Authorized Signatory: John Smith

Position: Managing Director

Signature: J. Smith

Date: 15/10/2023

Notes

Annotations:

  • Entity Type: The applicant selected 'Company', meaning Section 5 (Director Guarantee) is mandatory to protect the supplier if the company defaults.
  • ABN: The ABN is provided. In a real scenario, the supplier should verify this active status on the Australian Business Register (ABR).
  • References: Two trade references are listed. The supplier should call these numbers to verify payment history (e.g., 'Do they pay on time?').
  • Directors: Both John and Mary Smith have signed. This creates a joint and several liability, meaning the supplier can chase either director for the full debt.

About this Example

Part of the Credit Application Form document collection

Document Type

Credit Application Form

A document businesses use to assess the creditworthiness of potential customers before offering goods or services on account.

Complexity

moderate

Risk Level

high