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October 16, 2024
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How do I handle multiple loans from the same lender when one loan amount is paid off by rolling the balance into a new one?

  • October 16, 2024
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For Example, a loan is taken out on 1/1/24 for $XXXX, a liability account is created, and payments are recorded as they are made. Then on 4/1/24 the remaining balance of that loan is rolled into a new one from the same lender. Can I continue with the same liability account by recording the new funds in it and continuing to record payments? Or should I create a journal entry to show the loan from 1/1/24 as being paid off and then start a new liability account for the one on 4/1/24?

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Rainflurry
October 16, 2024

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From an accounting perspective, it really doesn't matter which way you go but, personally, I would create a new loan payable liability account with the amount of the new loan and then make a transfer (New > Transfer) and transfer the old loan balance to the new loan.  That creates a more accurate entry of what really took place.  Just my $.02.