Construction Loan Schedule Calculator

Model staged funding, interest-only periods, and permanent conversion. Review balances, interest, fees, and draw timing. Build smarter borrowing plans with clear month-by-month project visibility.

Enter loan assumptions

Use the fields below to model approved proceeds, staged draws, interest behavior, and optional permanent conversion.

Draw schedule

Enter staged disbursements by month. Multiple draws may share the same month.

Draw label Month Amount

Example data table

This sample scenario shows one possible twelve-month build with staged disbursements and later conversion to a permanent mortgage.

Item Example value
Approved loan amount$450,000.00
Total project cost$600,000.00
Borrower equity$150,000.00
Construction rate8.25%
Construction term12 months
Origination fee1.00%
Inspection fee per draw$125.00
Interest handlingUse interest reserve first
Permanent rate6.75%
Permanent amortization360 months

Formula used

Monthly construction interest uses an average balance approach, assuming new disbursements and financed fees are outstanding for half of the month.

1. Monthly construction rate
Monthly Rate = Annual Construction Rate ÷ 12

2. Average balance for monthly interest
Average Balance = Opening Balance + (Monthly Draws + Monthly Fees) ÷ 2

3. Monthly construction interest
Construction Interest = Average Balance × Monthly Rate

4. Ending construction balance
Ending Balance = Opening Balance + Draws + Fees + Capitalized Interest

5. Available credit
Available Credit = Approved Loan Amount − Ending Balance

6. Loan-to-cost ratio
LTC = Approved Loan Amount ÷ Total Project Cost × 100

7. Permanent payment after conversion
Payment = P × [r ÷ (1 − (1 + r)−n)]

In the permanent payment formula, P is the balance at conversion, r is the monthly permanent rate, and n is the amortization months.

How to use this calculator

  1. Enter the approved construction loan, full project budget, and borrower equity contribution.
  2. Add the construction rate, term, origination fee, and any financed closing costs.
  3. Choose how interest is handled: borrower-paid, reserve-paid, or capitalized into the balance.
  4. List each draw by month and amount to match your planned construction milestones.
  5. Enable permanent conversion if the loan rolls into a long-term mortgage after completion.
  6. Submit the form to review balances, interest, payments, available credit, and exportable schedule rows.

FAQs

What does this construction loan schedule calculator estimate?

It estimates monthly draws, financed fees, accrued interest, borrower payments, reserve usage, ending balances, and optional permanent loan payments after construction ends.

Why does the calculator use an average balance for interest?

Construction draws rarely remain outstanding for a full month. Using an average balance offers a practical estimate when funds are disbursed partway through each period.

What is the difference between reserve-paid and capitalized interest?

Reserve-paid interest consumes a separate reserve account first. Capitalized interest is added directly to the loan balance, increasing the amount owed at payoff or conversion.

Can I model more than one draw in the same month?

Yes. You can enter several draw rows with the same month number. The calculator combines them when building the monthly schedule.

Does the approved loan amount include financed fees?

This model treats financed origination and closing costs as part of the funded balance. Keep the committed amount high enough to cover both draws and financed charges.

What does available credit mean in the results table?

Available credit shows the approved commitment minus the ending balance for that month. Negative amounts suggest an estimated funding gap or under-sized commitment.

When should I use the permanent conversion option?

Use it when the short-term construction facility converts into a standard amortizing mortgage after completion, instead of requiring a full balloon payoff.

Can this schedule replace a lender's final commitment or closing disclosure?

No. It is a planning model for estimating cash flow and timing. Final lender documents, inspection rules, and legal terms still control the actual loan.

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