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Ground-up budget

New Construction Calculator

A build has three budgets — land, sticks and bricks, and everything on paper. Add the interest reserve that accrues while you're vertical and you get the real cash the project needs.

Your numbers

Profit at completion
$209,189
Margin on value
19.0%

The budget

Total project cost$770,000
Loan amount$616,000
LTC80.0%
% of completed value56.0%
Cash required$166,320

Carry & exit

Points cost$12,320
Interest reserve (14 mo)$42,491
Selling costs$66,000
Return on cash125.8%

Interest is estimated on an average outstanding balance of about 55% of the loan, since construction funds release by draw as the build progresses rather than all at closing.

Healthy build margin and leverage

Estimates only, based on the numbers you entered. Not a quote, offer, or commitment to lend. Actual terms come from a licensed Capital Partner after underwriting.

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