At the start of the quarter a bank has $55 million (gross) in its loan portfolio, and has $1 million in its allowance for loan loss account. During the quarter, loan audits indicate that an additional $300,000 of loans will not be paid as promised. These loans have not yet been written off as uncollectible however. What are the starting and ending gross and net loan amounts, the provision for loan loss account, and what is the effect on the bank's quarterly earnings?

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The Answer of At the start of the quarter a bank has $55 million (gross) in its loan portfolio, and has $1 million in its allowance for loan loss account. During the quarter, loan audits indicate that an additional $300,000 of loans will not be paid as promised. These loans have not yet been written off as uncollectible however. What are the starting and ending gross and net loan amounts, the provision for loan loss account, and what is the effect on the bank's quarterly earnings?

At the Start of the Quarter a Bank Has $55