Fixed-rate payment estimate

Loan Calculator

Enter loan amount, annual rate, and term to estimate monthly payment, total paid, and total interest.

Calculate loan payments

Use fixed monthly payments. Fees, taxes, and lender-specific terms are not included.

How the payment is calculated

M = P × [r(1+r)^n] / [(1+r)^n - 1]
M
monthly payment
P
loan amount
r
monthly interest rate
n
number of monthly payments

Real calculator example

$10,000 loan at 6% for 3 years

The calculator converts 3 years to 36 monthly payments and 6% APR to a 0.5% monthly rate.

Loan amount
$10,000
APR
6%
Term
3 years
Total interest
$951.90
Monthly payment
$304.22

Use this estimate carefully

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does a longer term cost more?

You pay interest for more months. The monthly payment may fall, but the total interest usually rises.

Does this include loan fees?

No. Add origination fees, closing costs, insurance, taxes, or lender charges separately when comparing offers.

What happens if the rate is 0%?

A 0% loan is simply the principal divided by the number of payments. The calculator handles that case directly.