Loan Calculator: Monthly Payment & Amortization Schedule

Calculate monthly payments, total interest, and your loan amortization schedule accurately. Ideal for mortgages, auto loans, and personal loans.

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Fill in the required parameters on the left and click calculate to see the detailed results and analysis.

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The Ultimate Guide to Our Loan Calculator

Navigating the world of loans can be daunting. Whether you're looking to buy a new home, purchase a car, or consolidate debt, understanding your monthly payments and total interest is crucial. Our Loan Calculator is designed to provide you with accurate, instant, and transparent financial estimates to empower your decision-making.

What is a Loan Calculator?

A loan calculator is a powerful financial planning tool that computes the periodic payment amount due on a loan or mortgage. It considers the principal amount (the money you borrow), the annual interest rate, and the loan term (how long you have to pay it back). Beyond just the monthly payment, it generates an amortization schedule, which breaks down every payment into principal and interest components, showing you exactly how your debt decreases over time.

How Does It Work Technically?

This tool uses the standard amortization formula used by banks and financial institutions worldwide:

$$ M = P \frac{r(1+r)^n}{(1+r)^n - 1} $$

Where:

  • •M is your total monthly payment.
  • •P is the principal loan amount.
  • •r is your monthly interest rate (annual rate divided by 12).
  • •n is the total number of payments (loan term in months).

    • We process these calculations instantly in your browser (or securely on our privacy-focused server for complex schedules), ensuring zero latency. The "Extra Payment" feature recalculates the entire schedule dynamically, showing you potential savings in real-time.

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  • •No Data Storage: We do not store your loan details, income, or interest rates.
  • •Client-Side/Ephemeral Processing: Your inputs are processed for the calculation and then discarded. They never enter a database.
  • •Secure Connection: All data transmission is encrypted via SSL (HTTPS).

    • How to Maximize This Tool

  • 1 Scenario Planning: Run multiple scenarios. "What if I put $5,000 more down?" or "What if I choose a 15-year term instead of 30?"
  • 2 Amortization Analysis: Check the generated table to see when you start paying more principal than interest (the "tipping point").
  • 3 Extra Payments: Use the "Extra Monthly Payment" field to see how a small additional contribution can shave years off your loan and save thousands in interest.

    • ? Frequently Asked Questions

    Q How accurate is this loan calculator?

    Our calculator uses the same formulas as major banks. However, it effectively calculates payment for a standard amortizing loan. Banks may have specific day-count conventions or additional fees (like escaprow for taxes/insurance) that aren't included here unless you add them.

    Q Does this affect my credit score?

    No. This is a simulation tool. We do not perform any credit checks, hard or soft. Using this calculator is completely anonymous and has no impact on your credit profile.

    Q What is an amortization schedule?

    It is a complete table of periodic loan payments, showing the amount of principal and the amount of interest that comprise each payment until the loan is paid off at the end of its term.

    Q Why is my monthly payment higher than the result here?

    Your actual loan payment might include other costs such as Property Taxes, Homeowner's Insurance (HOI), and Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI), often bundled into an escrow account. This calculator focuses on Principal and Interest (P&I).

    Q Is my financial data safe?

    Absolutely. We prioritize user privacy. No values you enter are saved, stored, or shared. Once you close the tab, the data is gone forever.