# How to Write-off a Loan Account

To write-off a loan account, a mifos x user must be granted permission to do so.

### To write-off a loan account

To write-off a client or group loan account, select the client or group. Click the **General** tab.

1. Click the loan account to be written-off.
2. Click **More**, **Write-off** on the action bar.
3. Accept the date default for **Write off on** or pick a date in the past from the calendar pop-up.
4. The **Amount** to be written off will display.
5. Optionally, type a descriptive **Note**.
6. Click **Submit**.

The loan account status will be changed to Closed (Written-off).

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