Banking

Revolving Credit Facility — Customer Drawdown

A corporate customer draws down on an approved revolving credit facility.

Account NameTypeDebit ($)Credit ($)
Revolving Credit Loan ReceivableAsset (+)500,000.00-
Cash / Customer Operating AccountAsset (−)-500,000.00

💡 Accountant's Note

A revolving credit facility allows multiple drawdowns up to an approved limit. Each drawdown increases the loan receivable. Unlike a term loan, the borrower can repay and redraw. The undrawn portion is an off-balance sheet commitment.

Practitioner & Systems Framework

💻 ERP Architecture

In SAP CML, revolving facilities are set up with a limit contract. Each drawdown reduces the available limit and creates a utilization record. In Oracle FLEXCUBE, the CL module tracks the outstanding balance vs. sanctioned limit. Commitment fee accrues on the undrawn portion and is handled separately.

⚠️ Audit Flags

Auditors check that drawdowns do not exceed the approved credit limit. Undrawn commitments must be captured in off-balance sheet schedules and factored into CBJ capital adequacy calculations (credit conversion factors apply). Expired unrenewed facilities used for drawdowns are a major audit finding.

📄 Required Documentation

Facility agreement with revolving terms, drawdown request from borrower (SWIFT MT101 or letter), available limit confirmation, and settlement confirmation.

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