Banking

Foreclosure — Collateral Property Taken Over

Taking possession of mortgaged property after a borrower defaults and legal proceedings complete.

Account NameTypeDebit ($)Credit ($)
Other Real Estate Owned (OREO)Asset (+)120,000.00-
Allowance for ECL (Applied)Contra-Asset (-)30,000.00-
Mortgage Loans (Foreclosed)Asset (-)-150,000.00

💡 Accountant's Note

When foreclosure is completed, the loan is extinguished and the property is recognized at fair value. Any remaining loan balance not covered by the property value (after applying the provision) is an additional loss.

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