What is a PayNet Score?
- PayNet MasterScore: This is one of the core scores and predicts the likelihood that a business will become 90+ days delinquent on a financial obligation within the next 12 months.
- Score Range: Typically ranges from 1 to 100. Higher scores = lower credit risk.
- Data Sources: Based on real-time leasing and loan payment history, especially from smaller lenders and equipment finance companies.
A PayNet Score (now part of Equifax) is a credit score specifically designed to assess the creditworthiness of small and medium-sized businesses. It’s similar to a personal credit score, but for businesses, and is often used by lenders, equipment leasing companies, and other financial institutions to evaluate the risk of lending to a business.
🏢 Why is it important?
- Used by banks and lenders to determine:
- Also used by suppliers and leasing companies to determine whether to extend terms or credit.
✅ How to Check a PayNet Score
Since PayNet is now owned by Equifax, the process is done through Equifax Business Services.
Steps:
- Visit Equifax’s Business Site:
- Request a Business Credit Report:
- Third-Party Providers:
- Direct Contact:
🧾 What’s in a PayNet Report?
- Credit accounts and balances
- Payment history and delinquencies
- Number and types of leases and loans
- Public records (e.g., judgments, liens)
- Industry comparison scores
📈 Tips to Improve Your PayNet Score:
- Pay all loans and leases on time
- Keep debt levels manageable
- Monitor your business credit reports regularly
- Dispute any incorrect data
- Maintain strong relationships with lenders who report to PayNet