Term Loan Scheduled Principal Repayment
Receiving a scheduled quarterly principal repayment on a corporate term loan.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash / Borrower Account | Asset/Liability (−) | 500,000.00 | - |
| Corporate Term Loan Receivable | Asset (−) | - | 500,000.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
Scheduled principal repayments reduce the loan balance. They do not affect P&L (no income or expense). Interest income is recognized separately via the accrual entry. The outstanding balance post-repayment must update the ECL calculation.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
In Oracle FLEXCUBE CL, scheduled repayments are automatically debited from the borrower's account on the due date (if direct debit mandate exists) or posted when funds are received. In SAP CML, the repayment schedule drives the expected cash flow; receipt posting is manual or via SWIFT/payment interface.
⚠️ Audit Flags
Auditors reconcile loan repayment receipts to the repayment schedule. Missed scheduled repayments on their due date must be reflected immediately in the DPD counter and arrears report. Any waiver of a scheduled payment (holiday) requires credit committee approval.
📄 Required Documentation
Loan repayment schedule, debit confirmation from borrower account, updated loan statement, arrears report (showing zero DPD), and SWIFT payment confirmation (for large corporate repayments).
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