Search Results igf_sl_lender_brc_u1

Overview

The table IGF_SL_LENDER_BRC is a core data object within the Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) Financial Aid module (IGF). It functions as a reference table designed to store institution-specific branch codes and descriptions for lenders that are not part of the U.S. Department of Education (non-ED). This table is essential for managing and processing student loan data, particularly for private or alternative loan programs where lenders may operate through multiple branches. Its primary role is to provide a validated list of lender branches, ensuring data integrity and accurate association of loan records with the correct lending institution and its specific operational branch.

Key Information Stored

The table's structure is centered around uniquely identifying a lender branch. The primary key is a composite of LENDER_ID and LEND_NON_ED_BRC_ID, which together guarantee uniqueness for each branch record. A notable alternate unique key (IGF_SL_LENDER_BRC_U1) is defined on PARTY_ID, linking the branch to a party record in the Trading Community Architecture (TCA) model, a standard EBS framework for managing entities. While the exact full column list is not detailed in the provided metadata, based on its description and standard patterns, the table typically stores the branch code, a descriptive name, address information, contact details, and active/inactive status flags. The LENDER_ID column is a foreign key linking back to the master lender table, IGF_SL_LENDER.

Common Use Cases and Queries

This table is primarily accessed during loan origination, disbursement, and reporting processes for non-federal loans. Common operational and reporting scenarios include validating a branch code entered on a loan application or disbursement transaction and generating reports that break down loan portfolios by lender branch. A typical query would join this table to the master lender table to retrieve a comprehensive list of active branches for a specific lender.

• Sample Query: Retrieve all active branches for a lender:
  SELECT brc.lend_non_ed_brc_id, brc.branch_name, brc.city, brc.state
FROM igf_sl_lender_brc brc, igf_sl_lender lnd
WHERE brc.lender_id = lnd.lender_id
AND lnd.lender_code = '&LENDER_CODE'
AND brc.active_flag = 'Y';
• Use in Data Validation: The table is referenced by the IGF_SL_CL_RECIPIENT table (CommonLine recipient data), ensuring that disbursements are sent to valid, defined lender branches.

Related Objects

IGF_SL_LENDER_BRC is integral to the student loan data model and has defined relationships with several key tables.

• IGF_SL_LENDER: This is the parent table. The foreign key on LENDER_ID enforces that every branch must be associated with a valid master lender record in IGF_SL_LENDER.
• IGF_SL_CL_RECIPIENT: This child table stores CommonLine recipient details for disbursements. It references IGF_SL_LENDER_BRC via a composite foreign key on (LENDER_ID, LEND_NON_ED_BRC_ID), directly tying specific disbursement instructions to a precise lender branch.
• TCA Party (HZ_PARTIES): The unique key on PARTY_ID implies a relationship with the Trading Community Architecture, allowing the lender branch to be managed as a full business entity within the broader EBS suite for functions like CRM and AR.