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Business Loan Calculator

Calculate business loan payments, analyze cash flow impact, and assess loan qualification

Monthly Payment

$1,603

Term Loan

Total Loan Cost

$96,182

Including all fees

DSCR

1.85:1

Debt Service Coverage

Qualification

Likely Approved

Low Risk

Loan Details

Term Loan

Traditional fixed-amount loan with regular payments

  • • Fixed monthly payments
  • • Predictable payment schedule
  • • Lower rates for good credit
  • • Can be secured or unsecured

Business Information

Cash Flow Analysis

Monthly Revenue: $41,667
Operating Expenses: -$35,000
Existing Debt: -$2,000
Current Cash Flow: $4,667
New Loan Payment: -$1,603

Projected Cash Flow: $3,064

Loan Analysis

Qualification Assessment

Loan Decision: ✓ Likely Approved
Risk Level: Low

Key Factors:

  • • Strong financials and credit profile

Financial Ratios

DSCR (Debt Service Coverage): 1.85:1
Payment to Cash Flow: 34.35%

• DSCR ≥ 1.25 is preferred

• LTV ≤ 80% reduces risk

• Payment ≤ 30% of cash flow is ideal

Cost Breakdown

Loan Amount: $100,000
Down Payment: -$20,000
Net Loan Amount: $80,000
Total Interest: $16,182
Fees: $0

Total Cost: $96,182

DSCR Guidelines

≥ 1.25: Excellent (Low Risk)
1.15 - 1.24: Good (Medium Risk)
1.00 - 1.14: Marginal (High Risk)
< 1.00: Poor (Very High Risk)

Amortization Schedule

YearAnnual PaymentPrincipalInterestRemaining Balance
1$19,236$13,701$5,535$66,299
2$19,236$14,765$4,472$51,534
3$19,236$15,911$3,326$35,623
4$19,236$17,146$2,090$18,477
5$19,236$18,477$759$0

Business Loan Guide

Loan Types Comparison

  • Term Loans: Fixed amount, regular payments
  • SBA Loans: Government-backed, favorable terms
  • Equipment Financing: Equipment as collateral
  • Line of Credit: Flexible access to funds

Qualification Requirements

  • • Strong credit score (680+ preferred)
  • • Positive cash flow and DSCR ≥ 1.25
  • • Business operating 2+ years
  • • Industry experience and business plan