Table:
| (in thousands of $) | 2019 | 2018 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Balances due (to)/from Golar Partners and its subsidiaries (iii) | (2,708) | 4,091 |
| Methane Princess lease security deposit movements (vii) | (2,253) | (2,835) |
| Total | (4,961) | 1,256 |
Paragraphs:
Receivables (payables): The balances with Golar Partners and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2019 and 2018 consisted of the following:
(iii) Interest income on short-term loan, balances due(to)/from Golar Partners and its subsidiaries - Receivables and payables with Golar Partners and its subsidiaries comprise primarily of unpaid management fees and expenses for management, advisory and administrative services, dividends in respect of the Hilli Common Units and other related party arrangements including the Hilli Disposal. In addition, certain receivables and payables arise when we pay an invoice on behalf of a related party and vice versa. Receivables and payables are generally settled quarterly in arrears. Balances owing to or due from Golar Partners and its subsidiaries are unsecured, interest-free and intended to be settled in the ordinary course of business. In November 2019, we loaned $15.0 million to Golar Partners, with interest of LIBOR plus 5.0%. The loan was fully repaid, including interest of $0.1 million, in December 2019.
(vii) Methane Princess lease security deposit movements - This represents net advances from Golar Partners since its IPO, which correspond with the net release of funds from the security deposits held relating to a lease for the Methane Princess. This is in connection with the Methane Princess tax lease indemnity provided to Golar Partners under the Omnibus Agreement. Accordingly, these amounts will be settled as part of the eventual termination of the Methane Princess lease.
Question:
Which year was the balances due (to)/from Golar Partners and its subsidiaries higher?
Answer: Because 4,091 > (2,708), the answer is: 2018.