How to Record a Construction Mortgage Tranche Drawdown from the Bank
Receiving a tranche of a construction mortgage upon reaching a construction milestone.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash / Bank | Asset (+) | 2,000,000.00 | - |
| Mortgage Loan Payable | Liability (+) | - | 2,000,000.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
Construction mortgages are often drawn in tranches as construction milestones are achieved. Each drawdown increases the loan liability.
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Construction mortgages are typically revolving credit facilities drawn in tranches tied to construction progress (confirmed by the bank's monitoring engineer). Each drawdown increases the Mortgage Loan Payable. For IFRS 9, the loan is initially measured at fair value (typically the drawdown amount) minus transaction costs (see re-loan-origination-fee-amortization). For IAS 23 qualifying assets, interest on the construction mortgage during the build period is capitalized to CIP. Maintain a drawdown register showing each tranche, the supporting milestone certificate, and the cumulative drawn amount.
⚠️ Audit Flags
Auditors verify each drawdown against the bank's monitoring engineer's certificate confirming the milestone was achieved. Drawdowns without milestone certificates or for amounts exceeding the certified milestone value are a control breach. They also check that IAS 23 capitalized interest is correctly calculated on the drawn balance (not the total facility amount).
📄 Required Documentation
Mortgage facility agreement (total amount, drawdown conditions, milestone schedule, interest rate), bank monitoring engineer's milestone certificate, drawdown request and bank confirmation, drawdown register (cumulative drawn vs. facility), IAS 23 capitalized interest calculation on drawn balance, and covenant compliance confirmation.
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