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Draw Request Lag Calculator

Draw lag turns into real carry cost on construction projects.

Monthly draw amount

Submission-to-funding lag days

Cost of capital %

Number of draws

Cumulative lag cost

$236,712

Cost per draw

$13,151

Total draw volume

$36,000,000

How the math works

Per draw = draw × COC × (lag/365). Cumulative = per draw × count.

$2M × 10% × (24/365) = $13,151 per draw × 18 draws = $236,712 cumulative lag cost.

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How this calculator works

What this page estimates

This Draw Request Lag Calculator is built to give a quick, browser-based estimate for draw request lag. Draw lag turns into real carry cost on construction projects. 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.

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Best use

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How to Use

Enter monthly draw amount.
Enter submission-to-funding lag days.
Enter cost of capital %.
Enter number of draws.
Read cumulative lag cost.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's a typical draw lag?

Community bank construction loans: 15-25 days. Regional bank: 20-30 days. Money-center bank: 25-45 days. Debt fund / private credit: 7-15 days. HUD or FHA 221(d)(4): 45-90 days (bureaucratic process). CMBS construction: rare, but when offered, 14-21 days. Lag grows with: amount, first-draw complexity, change-order disputes, lien-waiver completeness. Strong GCs and sponsors reduce lag by 30-50% just on paperwork discipline.

What slows draws?

Missing lien waivers (biggest cause). Bank inspector visit scheduling (independent construction consultant, 3-10 business day lead time). Change orders pending owner approval (blocks draw if affecting line item). Cost-to-complete analysis. Re-balancing request (if budget over). Insurance cert renewals. Bond continuation. Inspector photo documentation review. Most institutional lenders have checklist PDFs — use them.

Cost of the lag?

Lag cost = monthly draw × (lag days / 365) × cost of capital. On a $2M draw with 21-day lag at 9%: $2M × (21/365) × 9% = $10,356 per draw. Across 24 monthly draws over 2-year project: $248k cumulative. Plus hidden GC pressure (subs unpaid, threats to walk, crew momentum lost). Institutional lenders with <15 day turn are worth 25-50 bps spread premium on rate.

How do you reduce draw lag?

(1) Standardize pay app format with lender input at loan closing — no last-minute rework. (2) Collect lien waivers conditional on payment before GC pays subs. (3) Schedule inspector visit at fixed dates (e.g., 25th of month) for predictability. (4) Sub-allocate draw into multiple smaller ones that process in parallel. (5) Dedicated draw coordinator on sponsor team. Best GCs have internal SLAs — submit by day 1, first feedback by day 5, funding by day 15-21.