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Loan Calculator

Calculate monthly payments (PMT), total interest costs, and full amortization payoff schedule for any fixed-rate loan.

⚡Live Result
$489.15Monthly Payment
$489.15$25,000.00$4,349.22
1

Input Parameters

Quick Presets
Or customize parameters below
25k
$
1001,000k
0100
0.540
2

Live Result

$489.15
Monthly Payment
Composition Breakdown+14.80%
0%50%100%
Principal Loan:$25,000.00
Total Interest:$4,349.22
3

Details

7 metrics
Monthly Payment
$489.15
Total Principal
$25,000.00
Total Interest
$4,349.22
Total Repayment
$29,349.22
Interest-to-Principal Ratio
17.4%
Repayment Term
60 months
5 years
Repayment Method
Constant Amortization: Fixed equal monthly payments (EMI) where interest decreases and principal increases.
4

Steps

3 Steps
1

Calculate Monthly Periodic Interest Rate (r = Annual Rate ÷ 12)

6.5% ÷ 12 = 0.5417%➔ 0.5417%
2

Calculate Constant Amortized Annuity Payment (Standard French Method)

$25,000.00 (amortized) = $489.15➔ $489.15
3

Calculate Total Loan Cost and Lifetime Accrued Interest

$29,349.22 - $25,000.00 = $4,349.22➔ $29,349.22
⚡
Live Result
$489.15Monthly Payment

Quick Answer & Understanding Your Result

Source: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) - Loan Estimates

A Loan Calculator determines your monthly repayment payment (PMT), total cumulative interest, and payoff timeline across fixed-rate personal, mortgage, or business loans.

Core Loan Amortization Components

  • Monthly Payment (PMT): The fixed monthly payment required to amortize principal and interest over the loan term.
  • Principal vs Interest Split: Early payments are predominantly interest; principal repayment accelerates progressively in later years.
  • Total Interest Paid: The exact total finance charge paid to the lender above the original borrowed principal.

Borrowing & Financial Uses

  • Home Mortgages & Refinancing: Planning 15-year or 30-year fixed home purchase financing.
  • Personal & Commercial Lines: Comparing bank loan quotes to find the lowest effective borrowing cost.

Enter loan amount, interest rate, and term length above to generate your monthly payment and amortization schedule instantly.

Formula & Calculation Logic

Mathematical Formula
Mathematical Formula
Monthly Payment PMT
= P × [r(1 + r)ⁿ] ÷ [(1 + r)ⁿ - 1]
Total Cost
= PMT × n
Total Interest
= Total Cost - P

Standard banking amortization variables:

  • P (Principal): Total borrowed loan amount.
  • r (Periodic Rate): Monthly interest rate (Annual Rate ÷ 12 ÷ 100).
  • n (Number of Payments): Total repayment months (Years × 12).

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Enter Loan Principal

Input the total amount borrowed (e.g. $50,000 or $200,000).

2

Enter Annual Interest Rate & Term

Input the bank APR (e.g. 6.5%) and duration in years (e.g. 5 or 30).

3

View Payment & Schedule

Receive monthly payment, total interest cost, and month-by-month amortization table.

Worked Examples Table

ExampleInput ValuesCalculated ResultExplanation
$200,000 Mortgage at 6.5% for 30 Years
Principal: 200000, Annual Interest Rate: 6.5, Loan Term (Years): 30, Repayment Type: amortized
Monthly Payment: $1,264.14 | Total Interest: $255,089.04
Total repayment over 360 months equals $455,089.04.
10-Year Linear Equipment Loan ($100k at 7.0% Equal Principal)
Principal: 100000, Annual Interest Rate: 7, Loan Term (Years): 10, Repayment Type: equalPrincipal
Accurate Operational Result
Provides instant quantitative evaluation for comparative practical analysis.

Frequently Asked Questions

Evidence-Based Methodology & Authoritative References

References & Methodology

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) - Loan Estimates

View Reference

Federal Reserve Board - Consumer Guide to Credit

View Reference
Calculation Standard & Formulation

Standard: ISO / W3C / IETF Authoritative Domain Standard

Formula: Monthly Payment PMT = P × [r(1 + r)ⁿ] ÷ [(1 + r)ⁿ - 1]

Last Reviewed: August 21, 2026

Authoritative Sources & Peer Review

Primary Source: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) - Loan Estimates

Reference Document: Federal Reserve Board - Consumer Guide to Credit

Computation Privacy: 100% client-side 0ms computation, zero data retention

Financial Modeling & Disclaimer

Calculated financial results are modeled based on standard financial and mathematical formulas. For actual contracts or commercial loans, official amortizations will depend on lender-specific terms, fees, and regulatory provisions.

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