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πŸ’Έ Refinancing - Quick Analysis 101

Evaluate refinance opportunities by combining real-time debt assumptions, performance forecasts, and flexible modeling tools.

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Written by Stevie De Gala
Updated over 3 weeks ago

What the Refinancing Page Does

The Refinancing tab is designed to help you determine when, how, and why to refinance an asset β€” with a focus on maximizing IRR and cash-out potential. Whether you have one loan or several, the page guides you through building a clear refinancing scenario using live inputs and smart projections.


How to Use the Refinancing Page

πŸ“‹ Left Side: New Loan Assumptions

This is where you input the variables for your potential refinance:

  • Total loan amount
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  • Interest rate and term structure
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  • Optional: Select which debts to pay off if multiple loans are in place
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  • Set new loan parameters to run tailored refinancing models
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πŸ“Š Right Side: Debt Calculator + Refinance Analysis

This section automatically evaluates the refinance potential over time:

  • Calculate based on Loan-to-Value (LTV), Minimum DSCR, and Financing Cap Rate
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  • Cactus automatically identifies the optimal year to refinance based on highest IRR
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  • Toggle between chart view and table view to see:
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    • Year-by-year loan proceeds
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    • Potential cash-out amount
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    • Corresponding IRR uplift
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Why It Matters

Refinancing is one of the most powerful levers in a real estate deal. Cactus helps you:

  • Time your refinance to maximize investor returns
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  • Model different debt structures without spreadsheets
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  • Make fast, data-backed refinance decisions with confidence

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