Backdate a Loan
Learn how to backdate a loan in Bravo when adjusting for a missed transaction date, including required permissions and best practices.
Last Updated: 3/13/2025
At times, you may need to backdate a loan in Bravo. This feature is typically not enabled by default. To get started, please contact Bravo Support to activate this option for your store.
Consider these points before backdating a loan:
- The loan date reflects the maturity date you entered, but the loan history records the date the item was entered into the system.
- Backdating a loan requires going through the tender screen and will result in negative till balances.
- Consider creating a temporary till or fee to balance this. Bravo Support can assist you.
- Using Pay Customer with Check as your tender type can help avoid cash balance issues.
Instructions
- Add the items to the Loan following the process set out for General Merchandise or Jewelry Items.
- On the Transactions screen select the loan that you want backdate and click the Edit button.

- Within the Pawn Ticket Detail click on the Back Date Loan button.

- Enter the loan’s current maturity date and click Ok.

- The Maturity Date represents the Due Date of the original Loan.
- The Transactions Screen now reflects that the Loan has been backdated to the new maturity date.

- Complete the transaction as normal.
- The Loan's backdating will be reflected in the Loan History in comments.
