CORAA

Margin Money Certificate Format — Bank Facility (CA Issued, Word)

A CA certificate confirming the borrower's own margin-money contribution toward a bank facility — computes total contribution against the required margin and flags shortfall or surplus.

Free · CORAA original — SA-aligned
Updated 28 Jul 2026
Type
Certificate (not an audit opinion)
Computes
Total contribution vs required margin → shortfall/(surplus)
Issued for
Working capital / term loan margin confirmation before disbursement
UDIN
Required on every CA certificate
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CERTIFICATE OF MARGIN MONEY CONTRIBUTION

This is to certify the margin money contributed by ___ toward the ___ facility of ₹___ sanctioned by ___, based on the sanction letter, bank statements and books of account produced before us and the information and explanations given to us.

A negative figure on the shortfall/(surplus) line indicates the contribution made exceeds the required margin. Whether an unsecured loan or director's contribution is eligible to be treated as margin money is governed entirely by the specific sanction letter's terms; each source is stated separately above so the bank can apply its own eligibility test. This certificate is based on the information furnished and verified to the extent considered necessary; it does not constitute an audit opinion within the meaning of the Standards on Auditing.

Firm Registration No.: ___

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Common questions

FAQs.

Why do banks require a margin-money certificate before disbursing a facility?
Sanction terms typically require the borrower to bring in a stipulated share of the project/facility cost as its own contribution before the bank releases its portion — independent CA certification prevents disbursement against a margin shortfall that the borrower might otherwise self-declare as met.
Can unsecured loans from promoters or directors count as margin money?
Often yes, but only if the specific sanction letter explicitly permits promoter/director unsecured loans to be treated as quasi-equity for margin purposes — this varies by bank and facility. State the source of each contribution clearly on the certificate so the bank can apply its own eligibility criteria rather than assuming acceptance.
What does a negative number on the shortfall line mean?
The certificate computes margin required minus margin contributed, so a negative result means the contribution made exceeds what was required — a favourable (surplus) position for the borrower, not an error in the certificate.
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