Goldloan ERP
Pledge Master

Edit, renew & close

Pay and Close, edit a pledge, pay advance, and close a loan from customer pledge details — step by step.

What is this page?

Most pledge changes happen from customer details, not from the Pledge Master list alone.

Flow: Parties → Customerseye icon → open a pledge → use Pledge Actions (lightning button) or top actions like Pay and Close.

Words you need

WordSimple meaning
Pay and CloseCustomer pays what is due; pledge is closed and gold can be returned
Receive AdvanceCustomer pays advance towards the loan on the same pledge before full disbursement
Edit PledgeChange allowed fields while pledge is current
Transfer PledgeMove loan to another customer or structure (shop policy)
Renew (shop talk)Often means customer pays interest and loan stays open — usually done with Receipts, not a separate “Renew” button

What you see on pledge details

What you will see on the screen

  • Pledge Actions — dropdown (lightning icon) with Pay and close, Receive Advance, Edit Pledge, Transfer Pledge, etc.
  • Loan Issue Summary — amounts given, charges, interest collected at start.
  • Jewel lines — each ornament weight and description.
  • Statuscurrent (open) vs closed — many actions only work when current.

Step-by-step: Pay and Close (customer redeems gold)

  1. Open the customer

    Parties → CustomersFilter by mobile → eye icon.

  2. Open the pledge

    In the customer’s pledge list, click the pledge row to open pledge details.

  3. Start Pay and Close

    Pledge ActionsPay and close (or dedicated Pay and Close flow on your screen).

  4. Review amounts

    Check principal, interest, charges, and total shown. Confirm with the customer before continuing.

  5. Enter payment split

    Enter how customer pays — cash, UPI, bank, etc. (denomination screen may open for cash counting).

  6. Confirm close

    Complete the wizard. Wait for success message. Status should become closed when fully settled.

  7. Hand over gold

    Only release ornaments from vault after close succeeds and your shop policy is met.

Step-by-step: “renew” or continue the loan (pay interest, stay open)

  1. Record payment

    Accounting → ReceiptsNew Receipt → link to customer and pledge → save (Receipts guide).

  2. Confirm balance

    Open pledge details again — outstanding should reduce.

  3. New term (if your shop issues fresh pledge)

    Some shops close old pledge and Add Pledge again — follow owner’s rule.

Step-by-step: Edit Pledge

  1. Open pledge details

    From customer → select current pledge.

  2. Pledge Actions → Edit Pledge

    Only available when status is current.

  3. Change allowed fields

    Update jewel lines, notes, or other editable fields (locked fields cannot change).

  4. Save

    Wait for success. Use Activity Logs if you need who changed what later.

Step-by-step: Receive Advance (advance payment on same pledge)

  1. Open current pledge

    Customer → pledge details.

  2. Pledge Actions → Receive Advance

    Disabled if advance already equals loan rules — read message on button.

  3. Enter amount and save

    Follow screens for denomination/payment mode.

Other actions (short)

ActionWhen to use
Transfer PledgeMove pledge per internal process
Cancel PledgeMistake on new pledge — only while current; policy applies
Open Repledge / Close RepledgeShops using repledge (RP) workflow — gold type rules apply

What happens after Pay and Close?

  • Pledge status → closed (when fully paid).
  • Money in recorded against payment modes you chose.
  • Daily Register and registers update.
  • Customer can take gold from vault per your process.

Tips

TipWhy
Read totals aloud to customerAvoid disputes at counter
Do not close with balance dueSystem may block or books will be wrong
Use Receipts for partial pay without closingKeeps pledge current

If something goes wrong

ProblemWhat to do
Pay and close greyed outPledge not current, or repledge (RP) blocking — read tooltip
Cannot editStatus not current or no permission
Closed by mistakeAsk admin about Revert To Current (only in allowed financial year)
Balance wrong after payCheck if payment linked to correct pledge line