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Loan Payment Calculator

Calculate your monthly payment, total interest, and view the full amortization schedule for any loan.

Calculator Inputs

$
7.5%
0.5%30%
5 yr
6 mo360 mo

Monthly Payment

$501

Loan Amount

$25,000

Total Interest

$5,057

Total Cost

$30,057

Principal vs Interest

Loan Balance Over Time

How Loan Payments Work

Loan payments are split between principal and interest. In the early months, most of your payment goes toward interest. As your balance shrinks, more of each payment is applied to principal. This is called amortization.

Tips to Save on Interest

Making extra payments toward principal can dramatically reduce your total interest and shorten your loan term. Even small additional payments each month can save you thousands over the life of the loan. A shorter term or lower interest rate also reduces the total cost significantly.

Take the Next Step

Now that you have the numbers, here are some ways to act on them.

Refinance Your Loan

Rates change constantly. Refinancing could lower your monthly payment.

Check Refinance Rates

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