Draw Schedule Calculator

Lenders release construction funds against completed stages. This calculator builds a customizable draw schedule with percentage weights for each stage and shows cumulative disbursement through the build.

Total build budget

Stage weights sum to 100.0% — normalized.

Stage	% of budget	Draw amount	Cumulative
Permits & site prep	8.0%	$41,600	$41,600
Foundation	12.0%	$62,400	$104,000
Framing	18.0%	$93,600	$197,600
Roof & exterior	12.0%	$62,400	$260,000
MEP rough-in	15.0%	$78,000	$338,000
Insulation & drywall	10.0%	$52,000	$390,000
Interior finish	15.0%	$78,000	$468,000
Final & punchlist	10.0%	$52,000	$520,000

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How this calculator works

What this page estimates

This Draw Schedule Calculator is built to give a quick, browser-based estimate for draw schedule. Lenders release construction funds against completed stages. This calculator builds a customizable draw schedule with percentage weights for each stage and shows cumulative disbursement through the build. 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

For example, start with a realistic value you already know, change one input at a time, and watch how the answer moves. That makes it easier to tell whether the result is being driven by the main amount, the rate, the time period, or a unit conversion.

Practical checks

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How to interpret the draw schedule 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

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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 draw schedule estimate

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Confirm source numbers

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Separate cash flow from total cost

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Run conservative cases

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How to Use

Enter the total hard-cost build budget the loan will fund.
Adjust the default stages or replace them with your lender's schedule.
Set the percentage weight for each stage. Weights don't need to total exactly 100% — the calculator normalizes them.
Read the dollar draw for each stage plus the cumulative total as the build progresses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's a typical draw schedule?

A 5–8 stage structure is most common: site prep, foundation, framing, roof/exterior dry-in, MEP rough-in, insulation/drywall, interior finish, final/punchlist. Percentages vary by builder and lender.

Who sets the schedule?

The lender sets the framework, the builder provides the percentages based on cost breakdown, and the lender's inspector verifies completion before each draw. Banks and FHA 203(k) use stricter schedules than private money.

What gets held back?

Most lenders hold back 10% of each draw as retainage until the certificate of occupancy is issued. This gives the borrower and lender leverage over final completion and punchlist items.

Can draws be accelerated?

Yes — completed milestones can be drawn sooner, but each draw typically has a 5–10 business day lender cycle for inspection, title update, and lien waiver. Plan cash flow for that gap.