How to Record Mortgage Loan Origination Fees
Accounting for the capitalization of fees paid to lenders to secure new mortgage financing on a property.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deferred Financing Costs (Contra-Debt) | Asset/Contra-Liability | 50,000.00 | - |
| Cash | Asset | - | 50,000.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
Under ASC 835-30, debt issuance costs are presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of the debt liability and amortized over the life of the loan as interest expense.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
Set up as a separate sub-account linked to the specific mortgage liability for automated amortization.
⚠️ Audit Flags
Verification of loan closing statements and proper classification of 'as-a-reduction-of' debt principal.
📄 Required Documentation
Loan agreement, closing statement, settlement sheet.
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