Personal loan calculator
Before you accept a personal loan offer, check the monthly payment and how much interest you'll pay in total. Enter the APR from your offer, since it includes most lender fees, for the most realistic figures.
Processed on your deviceHow to calculate a loan payment
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Choose a loan, mortgage or car loan and enter the amount, interest rate and term.
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Optionally add an extra monthly payment to see how much sooner you'd pay it off.
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Review the payment and schedule, then download the amortization table as a PDF.
Frequently asked questions
How is the monthly payment calculated?
With the standard amortization formula: payment = P × r ÷ (1 − (1 + r)^−n), where P is the amount borrowed, r the monthly interest rate and n the number of payments.
Why is most of the early payment interest?
Interest is charged on the remaining balance, which is highest at the start. As the balance falls, more of each payment goes to the principal.
Are fees and insurance included?
Mortgage mode adds property tax, home insurance and HOA fees to the monthly total. Lender fees, PMI and local taxes vary, so check your loan estimate.