Field 17BRequiredPayment Information
Metro 2 Field 17B: Payment Rating
Single character indicating the payment performance for the current reporting period. Must be consistent with Account Status.
Quick Reference
Field Number:17B
Position:111-111
Length:1 characters
Type:code
Record:Base Segment
Required:Yes
Allowed Values
| Value | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 0 | Current (no delinquency) |
| 1 | 30-59 days past due |
| 2 | 60-89 days past due |
| 3 | 90-119 days past due |
| 4 | 120-149 days past due |
| 5 | 150-179 days past due |
| 6 | 180+ days past due |
| G | Collection |
| L | Charge-off |
Validation Rules
- Must align with Account Status
- Must align with Amount Past Due
- Current accounts must use '0'
Examples
012LCommon Errors
- Payment rating conflicts with account status
- Using '0' when account is delinquent
Tips & Best Practices
- This field populates payment history month-by-month
- Must match the worst delinquency level for the period
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