Loan Payment Calculator

Monthly payment, total interest and payoff timeline for any loan.

Your numbers

Monthly payment
$506.91
Total interest
$5,414.59
Total repayment
$30,414.59
Number of payments
60

Breakdown

Remaining balance by year

How this calculator works

Every loan boils down to three numbers: how much you borrow, the rate, and how long you take to repay. This loan payment calculator turns those three inputs into the two numbers that matter for your budget — the monthly payment and the total interest you will pay over the life of the loan. It works for personal loans, student loans, business loans and any other amortizing debt: each payment is split into interest (charged on the remaining balance) and principal, so early payments are mostly interest and later ones mostly principal.

Two insights usually surprise people. First, stretching the term drops the payment but explodes total interest — doubling the term can nearly double what you pay in interest. Second, even small extra payments attack principal directly and can shave months off the schedule. The balance chart shows the payoff curve so you can see exactly when the loan starts shrinking fast. Use the calculator to compare offers (a lower rate beats a longer term almost every time), to check whether a payment fits your budget before you sign, and to plan extra payments that cut interest.

Frequently asked questions

How do lenders split my payment between interest and principal?
Each month the lender charges interest on the remaining balance, and the rest of your fixed payment reduces principal. That is why early payments are interest-heavy and the split shifts toward principal over time.
Is a longer loan term better?
It lowers the monthly payment but raises total interest substantially. Only choose a longer term if the shorter term's payment genuinely does not fit your budget.
Do extra payments really help?
Yes. Extra payments go straight to principal, which reduces every future interest charge. Even $50 extra per month can cut months off a typical loan.
What is an amortization schedule?
A month-by-month table showing each payment's interest/principal split and the remaining balance. Our chart visualizes the same payoff curve.
Disclaimer: Results are estimates for planning purposes only and are not financial advice. Actual loan terms, taxes and investment returns vary — consult a qualified professional before making financial decisions.