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Loan Payment Calculator

Estimate the monthly payment on a fixed-rate loan from the amount, annual interest rate, and term.

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The yearly rate on the loan (APR, excluding fees).

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Number of monthly payments.

Estimated monthly payment

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Enter your assumptions and select Calculate. This is an estimate based on the values you provide.

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Understanding your loan payment

A fixed-rate loan payment is the same every month, but the split between interest and principal changes over time. Early payments are mostly interest; later ones chip away at the balance faster. Knowing the monthly figure is the first step, but the total interest you pay over the life of the loan is what really tells you how expensive borrowing is.

What each input means

  • Loan amount is the principal you borrow, before any fees rolled into the balance.
  • Annual interest rate is the yearly rate. This tool divides it into a monthly rate and does not include origination fees or insurance.
  • Term is the number of monthly payments. A longer term lowers the monthly payment but usually increases the total interest.

How to use the estimate

Try changing the term while keeping the amount and rate fixed. You will often see that stretching a loan from 48 to 60 months drops the monthly payment noticeably while raising the total interest. That trade-off — lower monthly cost versus higher lifetime cost — is the core decision most borrowers face.

Because this is an estimate, treat the result as a planning number rather than a quote. A lender will factor in your credit profile, fees, and the exact compounding method, so your real payment may be a little different.