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Loan Payment Calculator

Calculate a fixed loan payment, payoff time, total interest, and the effect of paying extra.

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Price an installment loan

Your projection

$506.91 required each month

Payoff with extra

5y 0m

Projected interest

$5,415

Interest saved

$0

Price the payment and the interest

A longer term can make a loan look affordable while increasing its total cost. Read both numbers together.

Calculation method

The required payment uses standard monthly amortization. Extra payments are assumed to go directly to principal without a penalty.

Verify the contract

Origination fees, simple-interest timing, prepayment rules, and variable rates can make a real loan behave differently.

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Frequently asked questions

Does this tool save my numbers?
No. The calculation runs in your browser and the inputs are not sent to our server.
Is the result a guarantee?
No. It is an educational projection based on the assumptions you enter, not financial, tax, lending, or insurance advice.
What should I check next?
Check the APR, fees, payment schedule, prepayment rules, and whether extra payments are applied directly to principal.

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