diff --git a/app/models/loan.py b/app/models/loan.py
index 3b8af78..85c1a51 100644
--- a/app/models/loan.py
+++ b/app/models/loan.py
@@ -81,6 +81,8 @@ class Loan(db.Model):
         logger.info(f"Get all loan models from loans model cme back")
         if recent_only:
             query = query.order_by(cls.created_at.desc()).limit(10)
+            # Get total count before pagination
+            total_count = query.count()
         else:
             # Apply filters if provided
             if id: