Field 17BRequiredPayment Information
Metro 2 Field 17B: Payment Rating
Single character indicating the payment performance for the current reporting period. Must be consistent with Account Status.
Quick Reference
Field Number:17B
Position:111-111
Length:1 characters
Type:code
Record:Base Segment
Required:Yes
Allowed Values
| Value | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 0 | Current (No Delinquency) |
| 1 | 30-59 Days Past Due |
| 2 | 60-89 Days Past Due |
| 3 | 90-119 Days Past Due |
| 4 | 120-149 Days Past Due |
| 5 | 150-179 Days Past Due |
| 6 | 180 or More Days Past Due |
| G | Collection |
| L | Charge-Off |
Payment Ratings: full reference
Carries the account's delinquency level in the cycles where the Account Status describes a terminal condition instead of a payment condition. Each code has its own page covering what it means, when to report it, and the cross-field rules it has to satisfy.
Validation Rules
- Must align with Account Status
- Must align with Amount Past Due
- Current accounts must use '0'
Examples
012LCommon Errors
- Payment rating conflicts with account status
- Using '0' when account is delinquent
Tips & Best Practices
- This field populates payment history month-by-month
- Must match the worst delinquency level for the period
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