Guarantor [U0217]

Guarantor is a type of LeasePak client. If you are a beginning LeasePak user or have not yet worked with LeasePak clients, first read the document LeasePak Client for introductory information on how to add, change, and delete LeasePak clients.

Note: a guarantor may not be deleted if currently assigned to any lease or application.

 

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Introduction

The Guarantor update is used to add, change, or delete guarantor information. When adding a guarantor, the user may either add the guarantor as a completely new client (if the guarantor does not exist in the system in any form), or as a new relationship for an existing client (if the guarantor already exists in the system, but only as a lessee, lender, etc.). For more information on clients and relationships, refer to the Client Relationships section of LeasePak Key Structure.

If Client Cloning Module is purchased, the option of cloning a new guarantor from an existing guarantor will be available, using the Client Search screen.

Once a guarantor has been added to the system, it may then be associated with multiple applications and/or leases. Note that a guarantor is independent of portfolio, company, region, and office (P/C/R/O). That is, the same Guarantor number may be assigned to applications and/or leases in different P/C/R/Os.

The Guarantor number is a 9-character alphanumeric field, which must be unique system-wide. It may be assigned automatically by LeasePak (an increasing sequential number) or entered by the user. The CLIENT NUMBERING METHOD (system-assigned or user-entered) is specified through the Miscellaneous option of the Custom General update [U0712].

The LeasePak term "guarantor" may be changed through the Account Customizations option of the Custom General update [U0712]. Refer to the Custom General update [U0712] for more information on defining account aliases.

Fields for adding or changing a guarantor are arranged onto five tabs. All information required to set up a new guarantor (SHORT NAME, NAME, ADDRESS 1, CITY, STATE and ZIP) appears on the Address tab.

 

Guarantor Address Tab

The address tab is used for address and contact information for the guarantor, as well as the default portfolio/company/region/office.

Note: The ability to change the Guarantor number when adding a new guarantor is determined by the CLIENT NUMBERING METHOD (as set up in the Custom General update [U0712]), and the user's security (as set up in the Security update [U0706]). If the CLIENT NUMBERING METHOD is set for manual entry, a new Guarantor number may be entered by any user with the ability to access this update. If the CLIENT NUMBERING METHOD is not set for manual entry, the new Guarantor number automatically assigned may only be changed by a user having sufficient privilege. Refer to the Security update [U0706] or Custom General update [U0712] for more information.

Note: Since the short name will be used for the client search, it is suggested that personal names be entered in the following order:

Last, First, Middle (for example: SUAREZ, MARIA J.)

If the ALLOW CLIENT RECORD NAME CHANGES switch in the Security [U0706] update is not selected, the user will be restricted from changing the short name of an existing Guarantor and the field will be display only.

Note: If the ALLOW CLIENT RECORD NAME CHANGES switch in the Security [U0706] update is not selected, the user will be restricted from changing the SS/BUS ID of an existing Guarantor and the field will be display only.

Advanced Note: This date excludes all changes made to current employer, previous employer, and OTHER address information associated with this guarantor.

Note: If the ALLOW CLIENT RECORD NAME CHANGES switch in the Security [U0706] update is not selected, the user will be restricted from changing the name of an existing Guarantor and the field will be display only.

Note: For locations where states do not exist, a "free form" code of FF may be entered. When addresses using FF are printed on reports, the state is blank.

 

Guarantor Current Employer 1 Tab

The Current Employer 1 tab is optional. It can be used to store primary employment information for the guarantor.

Note: For locations where states do not exist, a "free form" code of FF may be entered. When addresses using FF are printed on reports, the state is blank.

Advanced Note: More detailed income source information may be stored on the NOTEBOOK.

 

Guarantor Current Employer 2 Tab

The Current Employer 2 tab is optional. It can be used to store secondary employment information for the guarantor. Its fields are identical to the Current Employer 1 tab, except that ADDL INCOME and SOURCE do not appear.

 

Guarantor Previous Employer Tab

The Previous Employer tab is optional. It can be used to store previous employment information for the guarantor. Its fields are identical to the other two Employer tabs, except that MON SALARY, ADDL INCOME and SOURCE do not appear.

 

Guarantor Other Tab

The fifth and final tab is for Other information related to the guarantor. All fields are optional. Their use is flexible. Field descriptions below are only suggested uses.

Note: For locations where states do not exist, a "free form" code of FF may be entered. When addresses using FF are printed on invoices or reports, the state is blank.