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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