Excel - IF Function Problem - Expert Solution

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Example: If a loan closes between October 1st & 15th, the first mortgage payment is due November 1st. If it closes between October 16th & 31st, the first payment is due December 1st.
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Excelchat Expert 20/09/2018 - 01:02
Hi, I understand that you need help in setting up the due date depending on when the loan closes, right?
User 20/09/2018 - 01:03
yes
Excelchat Expert 20/09/2018 - 01:03
Alright, I can help you with this. Before we proceed, this is a reminder that our policy is 1 question per session so for this session we'll be resolving this particular question. We also currently do not support VBA/Macro solutions.
Excelchat Expert 20/09/2018 - 01:03
I may have a few quick question to help me fully understand your requirement.
Excelchat Expert 20/09/2018 - 01:03
Are you able to share your file so we can work on it?
User 20/09/2018 - 01:04
any excel sheet would work
Excelchat Expert 20/09/2018 - 01:05
So I can use any columns an any cell?
User 20/09/2018 - 01:05
sure
Excelchat Expert 20/09/2018 - 01:06
Alright, I'll be working on this locally on my Excel, I will then forward the result to you. Please give me a few minutes.
User 20/09/2018 - 01:06
sure
Excelchat Expert 20/09/2018 - 01:08
Alright, I'll be using a combination of IF and DATE formula for this. I'm nearly done.
User 20/09/2018 - 01:08
i know that is why i am so confused
Excelchat Expert 20/09/2018 - 01:09
Here's the file with the formula in column B.
[Uploaded an Excel file]
Excelchat Expert 20/09/2018 - 01:09
=IF(DAY(A2)<=15,DATE(YEAR(A2),MONTH(A2)+1,1),DATE(YEAR(A2),MONTH(A2)+2,1))
Excelchat Expert 20/09/2018 - 01:09
So basically, the formula is checking the day of the date, if it is less than 16 then the due date is the first of the next month.
Excelchat Expert 20/09/2018 - 01:10
Otherwise, it's the first of the second month.
User 20/09/2018 - 01:10
correct
Excelchat Expert 20/09/2018 - 01:10
Alright, if that's the case then the formula in the file I uploaded should be what you need.
User 20/09/2018 - 01:12
not up loading?
User 20/09/2018 - 01:12
can u email?
Excelchat Expert 20/09/2018 - 01:13
I'm afraid that is against policy but let's try something else.
User 20/09/2018 - 01:13
ok
Excelchat Expert 20/09/2018 - 01:13
Please open your Excel.
Excelchat Expert 20/09/2018 - 01:13
Then type a date in cell A2.
Excelchat Expert 20/09/2018 - 01:13
Then paste this formula in cell B2
Excelchat Expert 20/09/2018 - 01:13
=IF(DAY(A2)<=15,DATE(YEAR(A2),MONTH(A2)+1,1),DATE(YEAR(A2),MONTH(A2)+2,1))
User 20/09/2018 - 01:15
there is a number there 43405
Excelchat Expert 20/09/2018 - 01:15
Yes, we just need to format column B to date. Please select column B then change the formatting to date.
Excelchat Expert 20/09/2018 - 01:15
You can do this by selecting column B then pressing CTRL+1 then select date.
User 20/09/2018 - 01:16
got it it works! Awesome!
User 20/09/2018 - 01:16
u r the best. !
Excelchat Expert 20/09/2018 - 01:16
Glad to have helped!
Excelchat Expert 20/09/2018 - 01:16
Would there be anything else that I can help you with regards to the original question?
User 20/09/2018 - 01:16
no! thx U
Excelchat Expert 20/09/2018 - 01:16
Alright, if you have no other questions regarding the original concern, I'd appreciate a 5-star rating and your feedback if you think I deserve it.
User 20/09/2018 - 01:16
THX
Excelchat Expert 20/09/2018 - 01:17
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Excelchat Expert 20/09/2018 - 01:17
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User 20/09/2018 - 01:17
yes!

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