Account Terms
Terms Duration: Definition
The original term length of an installment account.
Definition
Terms Duration specifies the original repayment period for an installment account, typically expressed in months. For a 5-year auto loan, this would be 060 (60 months). This field is used with Terms Frequency to understand the payment schedule.
Examples
060 = 60 months (5 years)360 = 360 months (30 years mortgage)
Usage Notes
- Required for installment accounts
- Should reflect original term, not remaining
- Used with Terms Frequency for payment schedule
Related Metro 2 Fields
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Account Status
A code indicating the current condition of an account.
Account Type
A code specifying the type of credit account.
Account Number
The unique identifier assigned to a credit account.
Amount Past Due
The total amount currently overdue on an account.
Current Balance
The total outstanding balance on an account.
Credit Limit
The maximum amount of credit available on a revolving account.
Highest Credit
The highest balance ever recorded on the account.
Original Loan Amount
The initial amount borrowed on an installment account.
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