Auction letters & transfers
Generate auction letters and transfer pledges — step by step for staff handling defaults and branch moves.
What is this page?
When a loan is overdue for auction, or gold must move between processes, use auction letter printing and Transfer Pledge from pledge details.
Templates come from Template Editor (auction type).
Why you use this
- Auction letter — legal/statutory notice before auction (format depends on your state rules).
- Transfer Pledge — change how the pledge is held (e.g. transfer workflow, additional loan structure) per shop policy.
Before you start
- Pledge status and days overdue match your auction policy.
- Template exists for auction in Template Editor.
- Physical ornaments and vault records match system.
Step-by-step: auction letter
Open the pledge
Customers → customer → open pledge details (or find via Pledge Master).
Generate letter
Use your deployment’s auction letter or print action (often from pledge actions or tools). Pick auction template if asked.
Preview
Check customer name, pledge number, dates, and amounts on PDF/print preview.
Print or save
Print copies for notice board/mail per law. Save PDF in customer file if your process requires.
Step-by-step: Transfer Pledge
Open current pledge
Pledge must be current. RP (repledge) status may block transfer — read disabled reason on button.
Pledge Actions → Transfer Pledge
Start the transfer wizard.
Fill transfer details
Enter jewel/loan lines, gram price, and any additional loan amount the screen asks for.
Complete payment split
Denomination drawer may show Pay and Close and Add Pledge sections for cash split.
Confirm Transfer Pledge
Wait for success. Verify new pledge/transfer state in customer list.
What happens after transfer?
- Pledge history shows transfer linkage (version history may be available).
- Loan amounts and jewel lines update per rules you entered.
- Reports and registers reflect new entries for that date.
Tips
| Tip | Why |
|---|---|
| Keep scanned notices | Audit and disputes |
| Set gram price before transfer | Zero gram price blocks transfer (message on screen) |
| Use Template Editor for wording | Owner can fix legal text without code |
If something goes wrong
| Problem | What to do |
|---|---|
| Transfer button disabled | RP active, wrong status, or silver/brass rules |
| Letter missing fields | Fix template placeholders in Template Editor |
| Wrong customer on letter | Re-open correct pledge and regenerate |