I own a $1000 loan at 8.25% (the current prime rate) monthly, maturing in 24 months. A payment of $96.97 is made every month. How do I record this (The first payment was made today)? Do I seperate the interest and principal? Like this:
Cash
Item Dr Cr Bal
------------------------------------------------------------------ Start 0 Equity 4000 4000 Loan 1000 3000
1st.Pay 96.97 2903.03Equity
Item Dr Cr Bal
------------------------------------------------------ Start 0 Equity 4000 (4000)
Assets
Item Dr Cr Bal
-------------------------------------------------------------------- Start 0 Loan 1000 1000
Interest Paid
Item Dr Cr Bal
------------------------------------------------------------------------ Start 0
1st.Pay 82.50 (82.50)Principal Paid
Item Dr Cr Bal
--------------------------------------------------------------- Start 0
1st.Pay 14.47 (14.47)Is this the correct way to record this type of loan? Thanks!!!!!