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Account Types

Standardized account type codes used in the rs_account_type field.

Overview​

RiskScout normalizes your institution's account type codes to these standard categories. This enables consistent risk assessment across deposit and loan products.

Your original account type code is preserved in account_type, while rs_account_type contains the mapped standard value.

Code Values​

CodeDescription
CheckingDemand deposit account for daily transactional use, offering check-writing and electronic access
SavingsInterest-bearing deposit account designed to encourage longer-term fund retention
Time DepositFixed-term deposit account (CD) with predetermined maturity and higher yield, subject to early withdrawal penalties
Term LoanLoan with a fixed repayment schedule, typically used for specific personal or business purchases
Revolving LoanCredit line for business use, allowing flexible borrowing and repayment up to a set limit
General Purpose LoanIf all loan account types are rolled up under a single category
OtherNon-standard accounts such as escrow, trust, or brokerage-linked products
IgnoredAccounts flagged as ignored and excluded from downstream processing

Account Subtypes​

The rs_account_subtype field further classifies accounts:

CodeDescription
ConsumerPersonal/individual accounts
BusinessCommercial/business accounts

Usage Example​

account_number,account_type,account_type_description,rs_account_type,rs_account_subtype
1001234,CHK,PERSONAL CHECKING,Checking,Consumer
1005678,SAV,BUSINESS SAVINGS,Savings,Business
2001234,LOC,BUSINESS LINE OF CREDIT,Revolving Loan,Business

Mapping Guidance​

Deposit Products​

Your ProductMap To
Checking, DDA, Share DraftChecking
Savings, Money Market, ShareSavings
CD, Certificate, Time DepositTime Deposit
IRA, HSA, Special PurposeOther

Loan Products​

Your ProductMap To
Auto Loan, Personal Loan, MortgageTerm Loan
HELOC, Business LOC, Credit CardRevolving Loan
Mixed/Unknown Loan TypesGeneral Purpose Loan

Risk Considerations​

Different account types have different risk profiles:

  • Checking - Higher transaction volume, diverse payment types
  • Savings - Lower activity, watch for unusual patterns
  • Time Deposit - Limited transactions, early withdrawal may be suspicious
  • Revolving Loan - Credit usage patterns, rapid paydown/drawdown cycles