Loan Extension Option Value Calculator

Loan extensions reduce refi risk. This calculator values.

Loan amount

Extension fee %

Extension months

Refi risk reduction %

Refi shortfall if unsuccessful

Option net value

$280,000

Extension fee $

$60,000

Expected refi shortfall avoided

$340,000

How the math works

Extension fee = loan × fee %. Expected savings = shortfall × risk reduction. Net option value = savings − fee.

$8M loan × 0.75% = $60k fee. $850k × 40% = $340k expected savings. Net option value $280k — worth paying. In stable refi environment, option value drops to near zero.

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What this page estimates

This Loan Extension Option Value Calculator is built to give a quick, browser-based estimate for loan extension option value. Loan extensions reduce refi risk. This calculator values. 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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How to Use

Enter loan amount.
Enter extension fee %.
Enter extension months.
Enter refi risk reduction probability %.
Enter refi shortfall if unsuccessful.
Read extension option value.

Frequently Asked Questions

Typical extensions?

Bridge loan: two 6-month extensions with 0.5-1% fees. Floating CMBS: one 1-year extension at 1% fee. Permanent loans: typically no extension (refinance). Extension options standard on bridge/transitional loans; rare on long-term perm.

Cost vs value?

Fee = 0.5-1.5% of loan per extension. Value = probability-weighted avoidance of refi shortfall. If refi likely succeeds, extension low-value. If refi uncertain, extension critical insurance. Pay fees when refi execution is in doubt.

Covenants?

Extension often requires: DSCR hurdle (1.15-1.25). Debt yield test (6-8%). No material adverse change. Current payment status. Insurance compliance. Borrower not in default. Lender uses extension as checkpoint — not pure option.