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Partner buyout calculator

Estimate the payment to buy out a partner and whether cash flow covers it along with existing debt.

Estimates only. Educational only; not legal, tax or financial advice. No guarantee of savings or approval.

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Monthly payment

$7,136.14

DSCR (incl. existing debt)

1.37x

At or above the 1.25x many lenders look for.

Financed amount$540,000
Cash from buyer$60,000
Total interest$316,337
Total annual debt service$145,634

Estimates only. Results vary. No guarantee of approval, rates or savings.

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The formulas

Financed amount = buyout price × share financed

Payment = P × r ÷ (1 − (1 + r)^−n)

Total debt service = payment × 12 + existing annual debt

DSCR = annual cash flow ÷ total debt service

Worked example (illustrative numbers)

  • Buyout $600,000; 90% financed → $540,000 loan, $60,000 cash (illustrative)
  • 10.00% for 10 years → ≈ $7,136/month
  • Existing debt $60,000/year → total ≈ $145,634/year
  • Cash flow $200,000 → DSCR ≈ 1.37x

Key takeaways

Common questions

What cash flow should I enter?

Cash flow available for debt after a fair salary for the remaining owner. Lenders compute it their own way.

Can I finance 100% of a buyout?

Some lenders finance most or all of it for strong businesses; many expect some cash or a partner note. It varies.

Does an SBA loan work for a partner buyout?

Often yes, under current SBA change-of-ownership rules. Confirm current requirements with a lender.

Is this DSCR guaranteed to satisfy a lender?

No. It is an estimate; lenders decide.

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