Loan Calculator
Calculate monthly payments, total interest, and full amortization schedule for any loan.
National average rates from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey. Your actual rate may vary based on credit score, lender, and location.
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Monthly Payment
$198.01
Total Interest
$1,880.72
Total Cost
$11,880.72
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What is a Loan Calculator?
A loan calculator is a financial tool that helps you determine the monthly payment, total interest paid, and full repayment schedule for any type of personal loan, auto loan, or installment debt. By entering the loan amount, interest rate, and repayment term, you can instantly see exactly what you will owe each month and how much the loan will cost in total.
The calculation uses the standard amortization formula, which distributes your payments so that early installments are weighted toward interest and later payments go mostly toward principal. This is why paying extra early in a loan term saves disproportionately more interest.
Understanding your loan terms before signing is one of the most important financial decisions you can make. Even a 1% difference in interest rate on a $20,000 auto loan can mean hundreds of dollars in extra costs over the life of the loan.
How to Use the Loan Calculator
Follow these steps to calculate your loan payment and total cost in seconds.
- 1
Enter the loan amount
Type the total amount you plan to borrow, before any down payment.
- 2
Enter the annual interest rate
Input the APR (Annual Percentage Rate) shown in your loan offer, not the monthly rate.
- 3
Set the loan term
Choose the number of months or years over which you will repay the loan.
- 4
Review your results
The calculator instantly shows your monthly payment, total interest paid, and total repayment amount.
- 5
Explore the amortization schedule
Scroll down to see a full month-by-month breakdown of principal vs. interest for every payment.
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