Shareable flow document
End-to-end flow overview · September 24, 2026
This document outlines the complete credit application lifecycle — from initial request through final decision — including all applicant touchpoints, status transitions, and automated email notifications.
Two entry paths launch a credit application.
| Path | Trigger | Initial Status |
|---|---|---|
| Public Request | Prospect clicks "Apply for Credit" on the landing page. AR routes the request to a tenant, then sends an invite. | requested |
| Direct Invite | AR team proactively sends an invite from the Credit Applications page. A secure token and applicant email are generated. | invited |
When the applicant opens a fresh invite link, they see a checklist screen before entering the wizard.
Reassurance cues: ~10 minutes, auto-saves after each step, sensitive fields are masked.
Progress auto-saves after each step. Status transitions to in_progress.
| Step | Section | Key Fields |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Company Info | Legal name, DBA, EIN, business type, industry, address |
| 2 | Financials | Annual revenue, annual purchases, requested credit limit |
| 3 | Banking | Bank name, routing, account # (masked), bank contact |
| 4 | Trade References | Up to 3 — company, contact, phone, email |
| 5 | Guarantor | Name, DOB, SSN (masked), address, ownership % |
| 6 | Documents | W-9 required + optional uploads via secure private storage |
| 7 | Terms & E-Sign | Agreement checkbox, typed signature, date |
| 8 | Review | Full summary → Submit Application |
Applicant submits. Status becomes submitted with a timestamp.
Two emails are sent automatically:
| Recipient | Email Content |
|---|---|
| AR Team | "Credit Application Submitted" — applicant name + link to review in the dashboard |
| Applicant | "We Received Your Application" — confirmation + 2–3 business day timeline + status-check link |
AR opens the detail drawer to review all data and securely view uploaded documents. Four actions available:
| AR Action | New Status | Applicant Email Sent |
|---|---|---|
| Begin Review | under review | "Your application is under review" |
| Request Changes | returned for info | "Action needed" — includes reviewer notes + link to update |
| Approve | approved | "Credit Approved" — includes the approved credit limit |
| Decline | declined | "Update on your application" — gentle, door left open to reapply |
If AR returns the application for changes or additional documents:
After submission, the applicant can revisit their link anytime to view a live status tracker.
Invite links expire after 30 days. If an applicant never starts, the status auto-flips to expired.
requested → invited → in_progress → submitted → under_review → approved
↘ returned_for_info ↗ (resubmit → submitted)
↘ declined
invited → expired (after 30 days, if never started)