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Construction Loan Calculator

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Construction Stages

Land Purchase10%$50,000
Foundation15%$75,000
Framing25%$125,000
Finishing50%$250,000

Loan Summary

Total Disbursements:$500,000
Estimated Interest:$675,000
Total Cost:$1,175,000

Disbursement Schedule

Interest Projection

A specialized tool that calculates staged payments, interest accrual, and total costs for construction loans. Perfect for homeowners and builders planning financing for custom home projects.

What Is It? - Construction Loan Calculator

A Construction Loan Calculator is a financial tool designed specifically for:

  • Staged financing: Calculates disbursements at each construction phase
  • Dual interest calculation: Handles interest-only periods during construction
  • Cost projection: Estimates total loan cost including capitalized interest
  • Visual planning: Provides charts for cash flow and interest accumulation

Key Formulas Used

  1. Stage Disbursement
    (Total Loan Amount) × (Stage Percentage) = Stage Payment

  2. Construction Interest
    Σ(Disbursed Amount × Interest Rate ÷ 12 × Months Until Completion)

  3. Permanent Loan Payment
    Standard amortization formula applied after construction completion:
    P × (r(1+r)^n) ÷ ((1+r)^n - 1)
    Where P = principal, r = monthly rate, n = total payments

How to Use

  1. Enter Basic Parameters

    • Total loan amount
    • Interest rate (fixed/ARM)
    • Construction timeline

  2. Define Construction Stages

    • Add/remove phases (e.g., foundation, framing)
    • Set percentage allocation for each

  3. Select Payment Options

    • Interest-only during construction
    • Conventional repayment post-construction

  4. Analyze Results

    • Review disbursement schedule
    • Check interest projections
    • Export data if needed

FAQs

Q: How does this differ from a mortgage calculator?
A: Unlike standard mortgages, construction loans:

  • Release funds in stages
  • Often have interest-only periods
  • May convert to permanent loans

Q: Should I include land purchase cost?
A: Yes, typically as the first disbursement phase (10-20% of total).

Q: How accurate are the interest projections?
A: Estimates assume no payment delays or rate changes during construction.

Terminology Explained

  • Draw Schedule: Planned timeline for fund releases
  • Interest Reserve: Pre-allocated funds to cover construction-period interest
  • Conversion: When the construction loan becomes a traditional mortgage
  • Builder’s Risk Insurance: Required coverage during construction
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