Discussion Data
refers to preliminary financial information entered during early-stage conversations with a borrower. These figures are usually estimates or indicative numbers and are not yet validated through official documents.
Key Points:
- Based on borrower inputs, assumptions, or ballpark estimates
- Used for initial feasibility
- Helps provide a quick “soft yes or no” on deal viability
- Useful when financial documents are not yet available
Actual Data
Definition:
Actual Data represents verified and accurate financial information derived from authenticated borrower documents such as audited financials, bank statements, or MIS reports.
Key Points:
- Extracted from officially shared and validated financial documents
- Used for formal product eligibility and probability checks and internal evaluation
- Forms the basis for mandate sharing and shipping it to the lender
- Considered final and reliable for decision-making