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Completion Guaranty Exposure Calculator
Construction loans typically require a sponsor completion guaranty. This calculator sizes max exposure and compares to sponsor net worth.
Scenario 2 guaranty exposure
$3,000,000
Scenario 1 guaranty exposure
$1,000,000
Contingency amount
$1,000,000
% of net worth at risk (S2)
20.00%
How the math works
Completion guaranty = overrun − contingency. Sponsor liable for the gap from personal funds.
Sponsor net worth vs max exposure is the real test. If 20% overrun exposure > 50% of net worth, sponsor shouldn't sign. Negotiate a cap or walk.
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Results are informational only. For financial, tax, legal, medical, construction, or other high-impact decisions, verify the output against primary sources or a qualified professional.
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How this calculator works
What this page estimates
This Completion Guaranty Exposure Calculator is built to give a quick, browser-based estimate for completion guaranty exposure. Construction loans typically require a sponsor completion guaranty. This calculator sizes max exposure and compares to sponsor net worth. The inputs stay on the page during normal use, and the result should be treated as an estimate for planning, comparison, or education rather than professional advice.
Calculation approach
The calculator applies the standard relationship implied by the inputs, then formats the answer so it can be checked and reused. For finance tools, the most important step is using consistent units, rates, time periods, and assumptions before comparing the result with another calculator or outside quote.
Example workflow
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Practical checks
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How to interpret the completion guaranty exposure result
Best use
Use the result as a planning number for comparing payments, rates, returns, tax reserves, or cash-flow choices before you request a quote or make a commitment.
Cross-check
Compare the answer with the contract, lender estimate, tax form, brokerage statement, payroll record, or invoice that will control the real-world outcome.
Watch for
Do not rely on a single optimistic rate, return, or fee assumption. Money pages work best when you run low, base, and high cases and keep professional advice separate from the estimate.
This page belongs to the Finance calculator library, so the answer should be read in the context of the decision you are modeling rather than as a universal rule.
Before relying on this completion guaranty exposure estimate
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Rerun this page when the rate, price, term, fee, tax rule, income, expense, or expected holding period changes.
How to Use
- Enter approved loan budget.
- Enter hard cost contingency %.
- Enter expected cost overrun scenarios.
- Read sponsor liability at each scenario.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is completion guaranty?
Sponsor (individual or parent entity) personally guarantees project completion within budget. If overrun exceeds contingency, sponsor funds the difference from personal funds. Non-recourse to project equity.
Can it be capped?
Negotiable — cap at 20-50% of loan is typical. Some lenders insist on unlimited (especially for non-recourse deals). High-net-worth sponsors have leverage; weak balance sheets don't.
Worst case?
Major cost overrun (40%+) on a large project can exceed sponsor net worth. Personal bankruptcy is possible. Always review guaranty language with attorney before signing.
When does a lender negotiate vs foreclose?
Lenders calculate their net recovery from foreclosure (asset value minus legal, time, and sale costs) and compare to any workout proposal. If your offer nets the lender more than foreclosure, and you present it with clear sources of capital, most lenders will engage. Bring a credible sponsor, documented sources, and a timeline — vague asks get declined. Build the relationship before distress, not after.
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