How do I record loan repayments?
To record a loan repayment, you must first:
You can then optionally add the asset to the Fixed Asset Register.
Click on the following link for step-by-step instructions on how to setup all accounts associated with the purchase of an asset via a loan.
A loan repayment has two parts:-
Loan repayments are ususally either: -
An example to illustrate: Your company borrows $131,230 from a financial institution to purchase a tractor. Your monthly repayment per month is $2,384.07. This is made up of a loan (principal) repayment of $2302.36 and an interest payment $81.71.
Step 1.
Step 2.
In the Add Transaction window, enter the following details: