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Loan Calculator

Calculate your loan payment and see the real cost of borrowing before you sign.

  • Runs on your device
  • No watermark
  • Free, no signup needed
  • Available offline

How to use it

  1. Enter your numbers.
  2. Results update instantly.
  3. Adjust any value to compare scenarios.

Questions

How is a monthly loan payment calculated?

With the standard amortization formula: payment = loan × r ÷ (1 − (1 + r)^−n), where r is the APR ÷ 12 and n is the number of months. $15,000 at 9.5% over 5 years is about $315 a month.

What is an amortization schedule?

A table showing how each year’s payments split between principal and interest, and the balance left. Early payments are mostly interest; later ones are mostly principal.

How can I pay less interest?

A shorter term, a lower APR, or extra payments toward principal all reduce total interest. Compare offers by APR, which includes most fees, rather than by monthly payment alone.

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