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Deal Analyzer

The one question that matters: after the loan payment and your salary, is there anything left? Enter the deal and find out.

Full deal analysis with seller financing

Verdict

This deal clears the bar

Cash needed at closing
$150,000
Annual loan payments
$137,634
Debt coverage ratio
2.18x
Left after debt and salary
$62,366
Cash-on-cash return
42% per year on your $150,000

Lenders typically want at least 1.25x debt coverage. Below that, the deal needs a lower price, better terms, or a different business.

A screening tool, not an appraisal. Verify SDE against tax returns before trusting any output. Learn how in the valuation guide.

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