Loan Calculator — Monthly Payment & Interest

Work out the monthly payment and total interest from the loan amount, annual interest rate and term. Compare equal payments, equal principal and interest-only with a balloon at the end, and see the principal, interest and balance for every payment.

Total interest
Total paid
No. Payment Principal Interest Balance
About this tool

How to use it

  1. 1 Enter the loan amount, annual rate and term in years or months.
  2. 2 Choose a repayment method. Monthly payment, total interest and total paid appear.
  3. 3 Open the schedule to see principal, interest and balance for each payment.

Good to know

  • Loan interest uses the annual rate divided by 12. Lenders that charge daily interest can differ by a few cents per payment
  • Prepayment fees, grace periods and variable rates are not supported
  • BMI is not a reliable measure for children and teens, during pregnancy, or for very muscular people

Frequently asked questions

Which method costs the least interest?

On the same terms, equal principal costs the least total interest and interest-only the most. Equal payments keep each month's amount the same.

My bank's schedule differs by a few cents.

This calculator uses the annual rate divided by 12. Banks that accrue interest daily can differ slightly.

Can I add fees, a grace period or a variable rate?

No. It models a fixed-rate loan repaid from the first month.

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