Glossary

Credit Check

A review of a borrower's financial history to determine their reliability and risk of default.

What is Credit Check?

A review of a borrower's financial history to determine their reliability and risk of default. Lygos Finance's $25K–$100M loans are secured by Bitcoin locked in a non-custodial DLC rather than priced from a traditional consumer credit score.

Full Definition

Traditional lenders use credit checks to evaluate a borrower's past debt repayment behavior, which directly impacts the interest rates and loan amounts they are offered. A low credit score can disqualify individuals from accessing capital. In pure decentralized lending, credit checks are entirely replaced by overcollateralization mechanics.

How Lygos Uses This

Lygos Finance's $25K–$100M loans are secured by Bitcoin locked in a non-custodial DLC rather than priced from a traditional consumer credit score.

Why this matters for borrowers

Understanding Credit Check is critical when comparing loan offers. This concept directly affects how much you pay, how much collateral you need, or what happens if market conditions change during your loan.

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