Revision with unchanged content. With the introduction of Basel II, the interest for external credit ratings for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) has increased. Theoretically, an external rating includes high potentials for SMEs to solve the problems they currently are faced with. The question remains however: Why have only a small number of ratings been implemented so far? Why is the adequacy and usefulness of external ratings still in question? The author has implemented an empirical research comprised of a survey of externally rated SMEs and interviews with bank clerks focused on finding an answer to the following questions: How does an external rating for SMEs work and what are its theoretical potentials and weaknesses? What are companiesa?? experiences with external ratings, especially vis-A -vis banks? Can external ratings ameliorate the structural and financial problems of SMEs? Do banks take an external rating into consideration when granting credit? What are the...

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