Field 26RequiredAmount Fields

    Metro 2 Field 26: Highest Credit/Original Loan Amount

    For installment loans: the original loan amount. For revolving accounts: the highest balance ever reached. Right-justified, zero-filled.

    Quick Reference

    Field Number:26
    Position:182-190
    Length:9 characters
    Type:numeric
    Record:Base Segment
    Required:Yes

    Validation Rules

    • Required for all account types
    • For installment: use original loan amount
    • For revolving: use highest balance ever

    Examples

    000250000000035000000125000

    Common Errors

    • Leaving blank when required
    • Using current balance instead of original amount

    Tips & Best Practices

    • Installment: Use the original amount financed
    • Revolving: Update when new high balance is reached

    Related Fields

    21
    Current Balance
    The current outstanding balance on the account as of the Dat...
    25
    Credit Limit
    The credit limit for revolving accounts. Leave blank for ins...
    15
    Account Type
    Two-character code indicating the type of account being repo...
    14
    Portfolio Type
    Single character indicating whether the account is installme...

    Other Amount Fields

    21Current Balance22Amount Past Due25Credit Limit29Scheduled Monthly Payment Amount30Actual Payment Amount

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