Flexible Loan Repayment Scheduling System
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems for loan repayment scheduling lack flexibility, particularly in accommodating irregular or non-linear schedules, varying accrual bases, and user-selected parameters such as bonus payments and bullet payments, leading to inconvenience for both borrowers and lenders.
Innovation Solution
A method and system for generating a flexible loan repayment schedule that computes an effective interest rate based on nominal interest and compounding frequency, allowing for variable installment payments, multiple payment dates, accrual basis changes, and incorporation of bullet payments and payment holidays, enabling users to customize repayment terms through a graphical user interface.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a rigid installment repayment schedule is used with fixed periodic equal sized installments, then the loan repayment process is simple and straightforward, but the system lacks flexibility to accommodate irregular or non-linear schedules and user-specific requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The system transforms the static, rigid repayment schedule into a dynamic, flexible structure that can adapt to user requirements. Users can define custom repayment patterns including irregular installments, varying frequencies, different accrual bases, and specific payment dates. The system dynamically calculates and adjusts the repayment schedule based on user inputs rather than following a fixed template.
Solution Approach 2:
The system allows users to modify multiple parameters of the repayment schedule including installment amounts, frequencies, dates, and accrual bases. Users can change from standard monthly equal installments to custom patterns by adjusting parameters such as payment frequency, number of installments per period, specific payment dates, and selected accrual basis (US30/360, US30/Actual, US30/365, Actual/Actual, etc.).
2Adaptability or versatility
If manual calculation is performed to design a loan repayment schedule with irregular or non-linear patterns, then the schedule can be customized to user requirements, but the process becomes time-consuming and labor-intensive
Solution Approach 1:
The system replaces manual mechanical calculation with automated computer-based calculation. Users input their requirements through a user-friendly interface, and the system automatically computes the repayment schedule, interest amounts, and payment dates using programmed algorithms. This eliminates the need for manual mathematical calculations while maintaining full customization capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables users to independently create and customize their own repayment schedules without requiring professional financial advisors or manual calculation expertise. The user-friendly interface guides users through the process of defining custom patterns, selecting accrual bases, and setting payment parameters, with the system handling all complex calculations automatically.
3Adaptability or versatility
If existing systems are used to incorporate unplanned partial pay-offs, then rescheduling of the loan is initiated, but the system cannot conveniently accommodate planned bullet payments or payment holidays without complete rescheduling
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments the loan repayment into distinct components that can be independently managed. Users can define specific payment events (bullet payments, payment holidays, partial pay-offs) as separate segments within the overall repayment schedule. Each segment can be configured with specific parameters (amount, date, frequency) without affecting the entire schedule structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The system allows users to pre-configure planned bullet payments and payment holidays before the loan disbursement. Users can specify the timing, amount, and frequency of these special payment events in advance, and the system incorporates them into the repayment schedule automatically. This eliminates the need for reactive rescheduling when such events are needed.
4Adaptability or versatility
If only one accrual basis is employed for computing the loan repayment schedule, then the calculation is straightforward and consistent, but the system cannot accommodate varying accrual bases as per user requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The system is designed to handle multiple accrual bases within a single unified platform. It can compute repayment schedules using different accrual bases (US30/360, US30/Actual, US30/365, Actual/Actual, Actual/365, Actual/360) depending on user requirements. The system provides universal functionality to accommodate various financial conventions and regulatory requirements without requiring separate systems for each accrual basis.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a method, system and computer program product for displaying a flexible schedule for repayment of a loan. The method comprises computing an effective rate of interest on the basis of a nominal rate of interest and a compounding frequency and calculating installments to be paid based on a principal loan amount, a loan term, a disbursement date, the effective rate of interest and a predetermined set of parameters. Multiple installments of a fixed or variable amount can be paid in a particular period of time. The method facilitates entering user selected parameters such as accrual basis, bullet payment amount and period, payment holiday period and incrementing and/or decrementing installments in corresponding predefined period(s).