# Fix Internal Server Error: Attempt to read property "first_name" on null\n\nApproved plan to resolve null client relationship in loans/edit-delete page.\n\n## Steps to Complete:\n\n1. ✅ **Update view** - Replace client name display in `resources/views/loans/edit-delete.blade.php` with null-safe code handling individual/group/N/A cases.\n\n2. **Enhance controller** - Add optional logging/count of orphaned loans in `app/Http/Controllers/LoanController.php::editDelete()` without filtering them out.\n\n3. **Add model accessor** - Create `getClientDisplayNameAttribute()` in `app/Models/Loan.php` for reusable safe client name.\n\n4. **Data cleanup** - Run query to identify orphaned loans and provide fix command.\n\n5. **Test & verify** - Clear cache, test page loads, confirm no errors, check pagination works.\n\n## Status: In Progress
