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Loan_db_Manager, ver 4.0w
@ Soft Solutions, 1991
Loan_db_Manager HELP
INTRODUCTION Page 1
EDIT Page 2
Edit
Directory
Go to Specific Record
Purge all Loan Records
AMORTIZATION Page 3
Full Details
Show Payments
Balloon Payment
Remaining Balance
REPORTS Page 4
Yearly Schedule
Cost of Loan
Equity vs. Balance
Mortgage Rate Comparison
PrePayment Analysis
OPTIONS Page 5
Registration
Calculator
HELP Page 6
Loan_db_Manager Help
About
INTRODUCTION
Loan_db_Manager is a unique tool which has been designed to assist in
both your loan management tasks, as well as your review of various
loan options. The first step in using this application is the
creation of the loan record database using the EDIT-option. The
database may be as small as one record or may contain hundreds. Once
the database has been established, the user may request a variety of
reporting options.
The last record that was accessed in the EDIT-option is considered to
be the 'active' record. This means that all reporting selections
will use this 'active' record as the reportable record. If you wish
to report on another database record, simply choose it from the
<directory> selection under the EDIT-option.
All reports will be shown in the 'Workspace' provided in the middle
of the screen. This 'Workspace' supports several features:
- The user may modify or customize the data reported in the workspace.
- The user may print selected portions of the workspace. (note: to
print data from the workspace, simply highlight the data that you
wish to report, and then press the <print> button).
- The user may clear the entire workspace by simply pressing the
<clear> button.
- The workspace may hold up to a maximum of 64000 characters of
information.
EDIT
The EDIT section provides the user the ability to maintain a database
of Loan Records. Each database record contains information specific
to a particular loan option. For example if you had three loans that
you wished to either maintain or consider (i.e. a mortgage, a car
loan, and a school loan), then you would establish three unique
database records. The last record that was either created or
modified will automatically become the 'active' record from which
subsequent reporting will be driven.
Within the EDIT section, there are five menu options: Edit,
Directory, Go to a Specific Record, Purge all Loan Records, and Exit.
These options are explained below:
Edit
This option allows the creation, modification and deletion of
database records. The user is also allowed to sequentially go both
forward and backwards within the database by simply indicating which
direction via the slider-bar.
To ADD a new record, first press the <add> button and then fill out
the appropriate loan information.
To CHANGE/COMPLETE a record; after making the changes, press the
<apply> button.
To DELETE a record; simply press the <delete> button.
To use the CALCULATOR; press the <calculator icon>.
Directory
This option displays a directory of valid database records, and
allows the user to instantly go into the EDIT-mode by simply
double-clicking the selected record.
Go to Specific Record
The user is prompted to enter the unique database record number that
they wish to jump to within the EDIT-mode.
Purge all Loan Records
This option will purge/delete ALL RECORDS contained within the
database. This action should only be done with great care! If you
wish to delete only one individual database record, use the <delete>
option found under the EDIT-mode.
EXIT
This option allows the user to exit Loan_db_Manager.
AMORTIZATION
The AMORTIZATION section provides the user the ability to review the
details of a specific loan, determine the estimated monthly payment
amount, analyze Balloon payment effects, and estimate the remaining
balance due on a loan.
Within the AMORTIZATION section, there are four menu options: Full
Details, Show Payments, Balloon Payments, and Remaining Balance.
These options are explained below:
Full Details
This option will display all core details about the active loan
record. This information will include Title, principal,
interest-rate, monthly payment amount, comments, the start date of
the loan, and any applicable prepayment data.
Show Payments
This option will display a summary of the loan details, followed with
an estimate of the monthly payment.
Balloon Payment
The user will be prompted for the number of payments required before
the final Balloon Payment is due, along with the actual Balloon
Payment amount. A summary of the loan details will be displayed,
followed with a breakdown of the estimated cost of this Balloon
Payment schedule.
Remaining Balance
The user will be prompted for the number of payments already paid. A
summary of the loan details will be displayed, followed with a
breakdown of the estimated balance still outstanding on the loan.
REPORTS
The REPORTS section provides the user with five analytic reports
which can assist in determining the structure, conditions, and
history which make up the selected active loan.
Within the REPORTS section, there are five menu options: Yearly
Schedule, Cost of Loan, Equity vs. Balance, Mortgage Rate
Comparision, and PrePayment Analysis. These options are explained
below:
Yearly Schedule
An Amortization report will be produced which reflects the payment
number, date, principal amount, interest amount, prepayment amount,
and the balance due. The user will be prompted with a message asking
if they desire a report of just a single year, or a continuous report
reflecting the entire loan period.
Cost of Loan
This option will first display a summary of the loan details,
followed with a breakdown of the estimated cost as defined as equal
to the sum of the total payments minus the principal amount. This
means that the cost is reported as the interest charges incurred
during the life of the loan.
Equity vs. Balance
The user is first prompted for the number of payments already made,
along with their estimate of the value of the asset being considered.
The summary of the loan detail will first be displayed, followed with
a breakdown of the payments already made and the balance due at that
point in time. The Equity is then estimated as being the balance of
the asset value minus the current balance due.
Mortgage Rate Comparision
This option displays a matrixed table of estimated monthly payment
amounts by loan amount and interest rate. The current active
database record is used as the middle value for both amount and rate.
PrePayment Analysis
This option estimates the amount of money that can be saved by
prepaying a fixed amount of money over a specified duration of time.
PrePaying on the loan amounts to reducing the actual principal amount
each month and thereby reducing the interest charges. Working with
this option can result in a surprisingly big savings over the course
of a mortgage!
OPTIONS
The OPTIONS section provides the user with two primary features: One
an automated process of registration, and second an another method of
calling the system calculator.
Registration
This option will display a blank Registration Form which may be
filled out with the applicable information. Once properly filled
out, the user only needs to press the <print> button to get a
hardcopy of the form on their printer. (Don't forget to turn the
printer on!)
Calculator
This option will display the Windows Calculator in the center of the
screen, allowing the user to do all required calculations within
Loan_db_Manager.
HELP
Loan_db_Manager Help
This option allows the user to display the Loan_db_Manager Help
Instructions.
About
Credits for Loan_db_Manager
How to contact us:
We may be reached at:
Soft Solutions
Suite 310
125 Warfieldsburg
Westminster, MD 21157