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March 24, 2021
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Draws on loan from bank

  • March 24, 2021
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We are using Quickbooks Pro Plus 2021. We are doing a construction loan. We only take partial draws on the loan. How do I setup QB Loan manager for partial draws?

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katherinejoyceO
March 24, 2021

Thanks for sharing your concern, @Anne. I'd be glad to help you enter loans in QuickBooks Desktop. 

 

When recording a loan in QuickBooks, you'll need to set up a liability account for it first. 

 

Here's how:

 

  1. Go to the Lists menu, then choose Chart of Accounts.
  2. Right-click anywhere, then click New.
  3. Select Other Account Types, then select the right account type for your loan:
    • Other Current Liability: Use this for short-term loans payable over one year.
    • Long Term Liability: Use this for long-term loans payable over a longer period.

   4. Click Continue, then enter the name and number of the account.

   5.Click Save & Close.

 

Then, set up an escrow account to track the escrow portion of a loan payment. Here's how:

 

  1. Go to the Lists menu, then select Chart of Accounts.
  2. Select the Account dropdown, then New.
  3. Select Other Account Types, then Other Current Asset.
  4. Select Continue, then enter the account name.
  5. Click Save & Close.

 

Once all are set, you can now track your loan in QuickBooks Loan Manager. Here's how: 

 

  1. Go to the Banking menu, then select Loan Manager.
  2. Select Add a Loan, then enter the account info for the loan.
  3. Select Next, then enter the payment info for the loan.
  4. Select Next, then enter the loan interest info.
  5. Click Finish

 

Check out this article for more details: QuickBooks Loan Manager.

 

For future reference, you also want to learn about manually tracking your loan in QuickBooks Desktop. 

 

I'll be around to help if you need more assistance. Have a nice day.

 

 

 

Anne11_2Author
March 25, 2021

I already have everything set up in chart of accounts.

I take draws on the loan not the full amount. I was wondering how to put partial loan draws into loan manager. Loan Manager wants the total amount of the loan. We might not use the full amount of the loan.

 

Thank you

Candice C
March 25, 2021

Hey there, @Anne11_2

 

I appreciate you reaching back out to the Community and trying to clarify how to do this in the loan manager. It's my priority that you're able to get back on track with your business. 

 

I can see how beneficial this would be for you to have partial loan draws within the Loan Manager feature. However, this isn't available at this time. I'll send feedback to our Product Developers so they can consider this in the next available update. They take the time to review every request and try to add them to the next release. Check out our QuickBooks Blog to keep up with what's new in the system. 

 

Moreover, I suggest consulting with your accountant to ensure partial loan draws are the best route for your business. They'll be able to give you the best accounting advice. If you don't have one, then no worries. Here's a link to help you find one in the area. 

 

I hope this information answers your question. I value you as a customer. Let me know if you have any other concerns. Wishing you and your business well!