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Loan Payment Calculator

Estimate monthly loan payments with interest, term length, and repayment details.

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Loan Payment Calculator

Estimate a fixed-rate monthly loan payment, compare the original payoff schedule with optional extra principal, and see time saved, interest saved, and the first payment breakdown.

Result

Monthly payment estimate
Scheduled principal-and-interest payment: $202.76
Optional extra principal each month: $0.00
Regular monthly amount with extra: $202.76
Estimated final payment: $202.76

Payoff comparison
Original term: 60 months
Estimated payoff with extra: 60 months (5 years)
Time saved: 0 months
Interest without extra payments: $2,165.84
Interest with extra payments: $2,165.84
Estimated interest saved: $0.00
Estimated total paid with extra: $12,165.84

First payment breakdown
Interest: $66.67
Principal including extra: $136.10
Estimated balance afterward: $9,863.90

Formula assumptions
Annual rate: 8%
Monthly rate: 0.666667%
Payments per year: 12
Compounding assumption: monthly
Currency display: USD
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This models a fully amortizing fixed-rate loan with monthly compounding and monthly payments. It excludes origination fees, taxes, insurance, daily-interest methods, variable rates, late charges, prepayment penalties, and lender-specific rounding.

Tool guide

How to use the Loan Payment Calculator

Use the Loan Payment Calculator to estimate monthly payments, compare loan terms, understand interest costs, and see how repayment changes when you adjust the loan amount, interest rate, loan term, or extra payment.

People also use this tool for

People also use this loan payment calculator to compare personal loans, car loans, student loans, home improvement loans, extra monthly payments, shorter loan terms, longer loan terms, total repayment, and estimated interest before speaking with a lender.

What this tool is useful for

  • Compare personal loans, car loans, student loans, home improvement loans, or other fixed-payment loans.
  • Check whether a monthly payment fits your budget before you borrow.
  • Understand the bigger cost of a loan, not just the monthly payment.

Practical example

Enter the loan amount, interest rate, loan term, and optional extra monthly payment. Then compare the estimated monthly payment, total repayment, and total interest.

Helpful tips

  • A lower monthly payment often comes from a longer loan term.
  • A longer loan term can increase total interest over the life of the loan.
  • Use the result as an estimate and check real offers with the lender before borrowing.

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Common questions this tool can help answer

Common loan questions this calculator can help answer

  • What will my monthly loan payment be?
  • How much interest will I pay?
  • Is a 3-year or 5-year loan cheaper overall?
  • How does an extra monthly payment change the loan?
  • What loan amount fits my budget?

Sources and methodology

The formulas, standards, and reference information on this page are checked against the authoritative sources below. External references open the original source.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Loan Payment Calculator do?

The Loan Payment Calculator helps you estimate monthly payments, compare loan terms, understand interest costs, and see how repayment changes when you adjust the loan amount, interest rate, loan term, or extra payment.

When should I use the Loan Payment Calculator?

Use it before comparing personal loans, car loans, student loans, home improvement loans, or other fixed-payment loans. It can help you understand whether a monthly payment fits your budget before you borrow.

How do I use the Loan Payment Calculator?

Enter the loan amount, interest rate, loan term, and optional extra monthly payment. Then compare the estimated monthly payment, total repayment, and total interest so you can see the bigger cost of the loan.

Why does a lower monthly payment sometimes cost more?

A lower monthly payment often comes from a longer loan term. That can make the payment easier each month, but it may increase the total interest you pay over the full life of the loan.

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