Loan Payment Calculator

Calculate monthly payments, total interest, and amortization schedules

Monthly Payments
Amortization Schedule
Interest Analysis
Multiple Loan Types
Loan Payment Calculator

Enter your loan details to calculate payments

Common Loan Types
Typical rates and terms for different types of loans

Mortgage Loans

6.5% - 8.0%

15-year, 30-year fixed rate mortgages

Maximum Term: 30 years

Auto Loans

4.0% - 7.0%

New and used car financing

Maximum Term: 7 years

Personal Loans

8.0% - 15.0%

Unsecured personal financing

Maximum Term: 7 years

Student Loans

5.0% - 8.0%

Education financing options

Maximum Term: 20 years

Business Loans

6.0% - 12.0%

Commercial and small business loans

Maximum Term: 25 years
Example Calculations
Common loan scenarios and their monthly payments

Home Mortgage

$1,996/month
Amount:
$300,000
Rate:
7.0%
Term:
30 years
Total Interest: $418,527

Car Loan

$476/month
Amount:
$25,000
Rate:
5.5%
Term:
5 years
Total Interest: $3,581

Personal Loan

$323/month
Amount:
$10,000
Rate:
10.0%
Term:
3 years
Total Interest: $1,616
Calculator Features

Monthly Payment

Calculate exact monthly payment amounts

Total Interest

See total interest paid over the loan term

Amortization Schedule

Detailed payment breakdown by month and year

Multiple Scenarios

Compare different loan terms and rates

Common Use Cases
  • Calculate mortgage payments for home buying
  • Compare auto loan options from different lenders
  • Plan personal loan payments for debt consolidation
  • Estimate business loan costs for expansion
  • Analyze refinancing opportunities
  • Budget for student loan repayments
  • Evaluate lease vs. buy decisions
  • Plan early payoff strategies
Tips for Borrowers

Lower Your Payment

  • • Extend the loan term
  • • Make a larger down payment
  • • Shop for better interest rates

Save on Interest

  • • Choose shorter loan terms
  • • Make extra principal payments
  • • Consider bi-weekly payments

Understanding Loan Payments

How Loan Payments Work

Loan payments consist of principal (the amount borrowed) and interest (the cost of borrowing). Early payments go mostly toward interest, while later payments pay down more principal.

The monthly payment is calculated using the loan amount, interest rate, and term. This creates an amortization schedule showing exactly how much goes to principal vs. interest each month.

Factors Affecting Your Payment
  • Loan Amount: Higher amounts = higher payments
  • Interest Rate: Lower rates = lower payments
  • Loan Term: Longer terms = lower monthly payments but more total interest
  • Payment Frequency: Bi-weekly payments can save thousands in interest
  • Down Payment: More down = lower loan amount and payments