Field 22RequiredAmount Fields

    Metro 2 Field 22: Amount Past Due

    The amount currently past due on the account. Must be zero for current accounts (Status 11). Right-justified, zero-filled.

    Quick Reference

    Field Number:22
    Position:155-163
    Length:9 characters
    Type:numeric
    Record:Base Segment
    Required:Yes

    Validation Rules

    • Must be zero when Account Status is current
    • Cannot exceed Current Balance
    • Must align with Account Status and Payment Rating

    Examples

    000000000000001500000050000

    Common Errors

    • Non-zero amount for current account
    • Past due amount exceeds current balance
    • Zero amount for delinquent account

    Tips & Best Practices

    • Zero-fill for current accounts
    • Amount should represent total past due, not just one payment

    Related Fields

    17A
    Account Status
    A two-character code indicating the current status of the ac...
    17B
    Payment Rating
    Single character indicating the payment performance for the ...
    21
    Current Balance
    The current outstanding balance on the account as of the Dat...

    Other Amount Fields

    21Current Balance25Credit Limit26Highest Credit/Original Loan Amount29Scheduled Monthly Payment Amount30Actual Payment Amount

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