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Jennifer529
Level 3

Are origination fees and filing fees listed separately when creating a check for a loan payment?

My first loan payment is due in May. It is a 0% interest loan. The origination and filing fee are combined in the payment. To record the check the first line would be 120.64 Liability The second line would be the fees 2.89 Expense ? 123.51 Monthly payment Correct?? Which expense account should I choose for the fees? Does it matter? I scroll through the chart of accounts and I do not see an appropriate account for loan fees. Should I just create a new one??
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MadelynC
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Are origination fees and filing fees listed separately when creating a check for a loan payment?

I’ve got you covered, Jennifer. I’m here to provide you information about accounts so you can track transactions properly.


Your total monthly payment is 123.53, to be exact. And yes, selecting an account matters when recording transactions in QuickBooks Online. It makes sure everything is aligned, matches your statements, and help prevents issues during reconciliation.


Since you don’t see an appropriate account for your loan fees, you can create a new one. Here’s how you do it:

 

  1. Go to the Gear icon and then select Chart of Accounts.
  2. Press the New button.
  3. Choose an account type.
  4. Select the detail type that best fits the transactions you want to track.
  5. Give your new account a name, then add a description.
  6. If this is a sub-account of an existing account, select Is sub-account, then enter the parent account.
  7. Click Save and Close.


You can use this article to learn more about setting up accounts: Add an account to your chart of accounts in QuickBooks Online.


If you need insights about categorization, I recommend contacting your accountant. They can provide more ideas about managing accounts.


Also, here's an article in case you need tips to customize your accounts in QuickBooks: How to organize your chart of accounts. This will allow you to quickly determine your financial health so you can make better arrangements moving forward.


Don’t hesitate to add a comment if you have more questions or concerns besides accounts. I'll be here to help. Have a good one!

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MadelynC
Moderator

Are origination fees and filing fees listed separately when creating a check for a loan payment?

I’ve got you covered, Jennifer. I’m here to provide you information about accounts so you can track transactions properly.


Your total monthly payment is 123.53, to be exact. And yes, selecting an account matters when recording transactions in QuickBooks Online. It makes sure everything is aligned, matches your statements, and help prevents issues during reconciliation.


Since you don’t see an appropriate account for your loan fees, you can create a new one. Here’s how you do it:

 

  1. Go to the Gear icon and then select Chart of Accounts.
  2. Press the New button.
  3. Choose an account type.
  4. Select the detail type that best fits the transactions you want to track.
  5. Give your new account a name, then add a description.
  6. If this is a sub-account of an existing account, select Is sub-account, then enter the parent account.
  7. Click Save and Close.


You can use this article to learn more about setting up accounts: Add an account to your chart of accounts in QuickBooks Online.


If you need insights about categorization, I recommend contacting your accountant. They can provide more ideas about managing accounts.


Also, here's an article in case you need tips to customize your accounts in QuickBooks: How to organize your chart of accounts. This will allow you to quickly determine your financial health so you can make better arrangements moving forward.


Don’t hesitate to add a comment if you have more questions or concerns besides accounts. I'll be here to help. Have a good one!

Jennifer529
Level 3

Are origination fees and filing fees listed separately when creating a check for a loan payment?

Thank you for catching my mistake.  It's actually 120.62 and 2.89 = 123.51.  My apologies.

Thank you for answering my question. 

ChristieAnn
QuickBooks Team

Are origination fees and filing fees listed separately when creating a check for a loan payment?

Hi there, Jennifer529.

 

I appreciate you for coming back to the thread to add further details regarding your concern. Then, glad to know that my colleague above was able to respond to your query.

 

I'm also adding this article to further guide you in effectively managing your income and expenses using QBO: Help guide for QuickBooks Online. It contains topics about advanced accounting, banking, and payments to name a few.

 

Let me know if there's anything else you need help with your transactions. I'm always here to help you anytime. Take care and keep safe!

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