NPL Portfolio Sold to Debt Collection Agency
Selling a portfolio of fully provisioned NPLs to a specialist debt collection company at a discount.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash (Sale Proceeds) | Asset (+) | 600,000.00 | - |
| Allowance for ECL — Stage 3 (Released) | Contra-Asset (−) | 1,400,000.00 | - |
| NPL Portfolio (Loans Sold) | Asset (−) | - | 2,000,000.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
The sale proceeds clear the net loan balance (after provision). If the provision equals the net book value minus proceeds, there is no additional gain or loss. Any difference between proceeds and net book value is a gain or loss on NPL sale recognized in P&L.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
NPL sale transactions require closing each individual loan contract in the core banking system. A bulk closure process is typically used for portfolio sales. The sale agreement specifies which loan accounts are included — these are mapped to individual loan IDs in the CBS for mass closure.
⚠️ Audit Flags
CBJ requires notification of NPL portfolio sales above a threshold. Auditors verify that the buyer is CBJ-licensed (if the transaction constitutes a regulated financial activity). The sale price (reflecting cents on the dollar) is independently assessed to confirm it represents fair value. Related-party NPL sales are disclosed separately.
📄 Required Documentation
NPL sale and purchase agreement, CBJ notification, list of sold accounts with outstanding balances and provision amounts, proceeds receipt, and gain/loss calculation.
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