good credit risk

noun

: someone who is likely to pay back a loan

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The board of the city’s pension system rejected the request, contending the city wasn’t a good credit risk. David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026

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“Good credit risk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/good%20credit%20risk. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.

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