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Overview

This node interacts with the Fineract API to retrieve detailed information about a specific loan. It is designed to fetch data for a single loan identified by its unique Loan ID. This functionality is useful in scenarios where you need to access loan details such as status, account number, or other loan-specific fields for reporting, auditing, or integration purposes.

For example, you might use this node to:

  • Retrieve the current status and balance of a loan before processing a payment.
  • Fetch loan details to display in a custom dashboard.
  • Integrate loan data into another system for further analysis.

Properties

Name Meaning
Loan ID The unique identifier of the loan to retrieve. This property is required.
Fields A comma-separated list of specific fields to include in the response (e.g., ID, accountNo, status). If left empty, all available fields are returned.

Output

The node outputs JSON data representing the loan details retrieved from the Fineract API. The structure of the JSON corresponds to the loan resource's properties, including but not limited to identifiers, status, account numbers, amounts, and dates depending on the requested fields.

If binary data were involved (which is not the case here), it would be summarized accordingly, but this node only returns JSON data.

Dependencies

  • Requires an API key credential for authenticating with the Fineract API.
  • Needs configuration of the base URL and tenant ID for the Fineract instance.
  • The node sends requests to the endpoint constructed from the base URL plus /fineract-provider/api/v1.

Troubleshooting

  • Missing or invalid Loan ID: Since Loan ID is required, omitting it or providing an incorrect value will result in errors. Ensure the Loan ID is correct and exists in the Fineract system.
  • Authentication errors: Incorrect or missing API credentials will cause authentication failures. Verify that the API key and tenant ID are correctly configured.
  • Invalid fields parameter: Providing field names that do not exist or are misspelled may lead to incomplete responses or errors. Use valid field names as per the Fineract API documentation.
  • Network or connectivity issues: Ensure the base URL is reachable and the Fineract server is operational.

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