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Monthly payment, total interest & cost of any loan

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Comparing a car loan, personal loan or any fixed-rate borrowing? Enter the amount, rate and term to see your monthly payment and exactly how much interest you'll pay.

How loan payments work

A fixed loan is amortized: every month you pay interest on the remaining balance plus a slice of principal. Early payments are mostly interest; later ones mostly principal. A longer term lowers the monthly payment but raises total interest — often dramatically.

Cut your interest

Even a slightly higher monthly payment or a shorter term can save thousands. Try lowering the term and watch the "total interest" drop.

Frequently asked questions

How is a monthly loan payment calculated?

Using the amortization formula, which spreads principal and interest evenly across the term based on the rate and number of payments.

Does a longer loan term cost more?

Yes — a lower monthly payment over more months almost always means you pay more total interest.

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