Loan Details Report
Overview
Below is a business-focused explanation of the Loan Details Report, written for practical use by HR, finance, and management teams.
Loan Details Report
Module: Dafater HR
Report Type: Script Report
Based On: Loan
Overview – What This Report Provides
The Loan Details Report gives a complete view of employee loans within the organization. It consolidates loan-related information such as loan amounts, repayment status, outstanding balances, and employee details into a single, easy-to-review report.
This report helps the business track how much money has been loaned to employees, how much has been recovered, and what remains outstanding at any point in time.
When and Why to Use This Report
You should use the Loan Details Report when you need to:
- Monitor all active and closed employee loans
- Track outstanding loan balances for financial planning
- Review loan recovery through payroll deductions
- Support payroll processing and reconciliation
- Ensure compliance with internal loan policies
- Prepare data for audits, management reviews, or budgeting
This report is especially useful on a monthly basis, before payroll processing, or during financial reviews.
Key Columns and Their Business Meaning
While exact column names may vary, the report typically includes the following important business fields:
Loan ID / Loan Reference
A unique identifier for each loan, used for tracking and follow-up.Employee
Shows which employee has taken the loan, allowing HR and finance teams to link loans to individuals.Loan Type
Indicates the nature of the loan (for example, salary advance, personal loan, emergency loan), helping assess policy compliance.Loan Amount
The total amount granted to the employee.Disbursement Date
When the loan amount was given to the employee.Repayment Start Date
When deductions or repayments begin, important for payroll planning.Total Repaid Amount
How much of the loan has already been recovered.Outstanding Amount / Balance
The remaining amount to be recovered. This is critical for financial exposure and cash flow analysis.Repayment Status
Indicates whether the loan is active, fully paid, or closed.Monthly Installment (EMI)
The amount deducted per payroll cycle, useful for payroll validation.
Available Filters and Their Business Purpose
The Loan Details Report usually offers filters to narrow down information, such as:
Employee
To view loan details for a specific employee, useful for employee inquiries or exit processing.Loan Type
To analyze specific categories of loans and assess policy usage.Company / Department
Helps management review loan exposure by organizational unit.Loan Status (Active / Closed)
To focus on current liabilities or review historical loans.Date Range (Disbursement or Repayment Period)
Useful for period-based analysis, audits, and financial reporting.
These filters allow decision-makers to quickly focus on relevant data without reviewing the entire loan portfolio.
How to Interpret the Results for Business Decisions
High Outstanding Balances
May indicate increased financial exposure and the need to review loan approval policies.Large Number of Active Loans
Could signal employee financial stress or frequent reliance on loans, prompting HR interventions.Delayed or Low Repayment Progress
Helps identify potential recovery risks and take early action.Loan Distribution by Department or Type
Supports policy review and ensures fairness and consistency across the organization.Closed vs Active Loans Ratio
Indicates how efficiently loans are being recovered over time.
Common Use Cases and Scenarios
Monthly Payroll Review
Finance teams use the report to verify loan deductions before payroll is processed.Employee Exit or Clearance
HR checks outstanding loan balances before final settlement.Internal Audits and Compliance Checks
Auditors review loan amounts, repayments, and approvals using this report.Management Review Meetings
Leadership evaluates total loan exposure and recovery performance.Policy Evaluation
HR and finance teams assess whether loan policies need adjustment based on usage trends.
Summary
The Loan Details Report is a critical business tool in Dafater HR for maintaining transparency, financial control, and accountability around employee loans. It supports informed decision-making by providing clear visibility into loan amounts, repayments, and outstanding balances across the organization.
Report Information
- Module: Dafater HR
- Related DocType: Loan
- Report Type: Script Report
- Standard: Yes