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Modification Fee Calculator
Loan modifications carry material fees above standard admin charges.
Total modification cost
$252,500
Modification fee
$112,500
Extension fee
$75,000
How the math works
Total = (balance × mod %) + legal + (balance × ext %) + amort change.
$15M × 0.75% + $65k + $15M × 0.5% = $112.5k + $65k + $75k = $252.5k total modification cost.
How to Use
- Enter loan balance.
- Enter modification fee %.
- Enter legal cost.
- Enter extension fee %.
- Enter amortization change %.
- Read total modification cost.
Frequently Asked Questions
What triggers modification?
Material changes to loan terms: rate reduction, payment suspension, amortization change, term extension, covenant modification, collateral substitution. Not to be confused with waivers (temporary, no fee typically) or minor amendments (small fees $1-5k). Modifications typically require full underwriting, legal work, and lender approval process — expensive for all.
Typical fee structure?
Modification fee: 25-150 bps of loan balance (administrative processing). Legal fee reimbursement: $25-100k for lender counsel. Appraisal update (if value change): $5-20k. Extension fee: 25-100 bps (if term extended). Rate reduction fee: sometimes 100-300 bps (if lender takes rate hit). Sponsor typically bears all costs. On $20M loan: $100-500k all-in modification cost.
Bank vs CMBS modification?
Bank loans: negotiable. Bank can modify directly with borrower. Relatively quick (30-90 days). CMBS loans: complex. Master servicer passes to special servicer. Special servicing fees trigger. Must benefit trust (maximize bondholder recovery). Usually requires significant borrower equity contribution + fees. 6-18 months to complete. Harder to modify CMBS than bank loans.
When is modification worth it?
Compared to alternatives: (1) default/foreclosure/sale — sponsor loses most equity. (2) DPO (discounted payoff) — lender takes haircut, sponsor takes loss. (3) Restructure — modification with concessions. (4) Refinance — if market allows. Modification preserves sponsor equity + lender relationship at cost of fees. Often cheapest path when market disruption is temporary. Always compare paths.
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