Loan Monthly Payment Calculator

Calculate monthly payments for any loan type. See detailed payment breakdowns, total interest, and payment schedules for mortgages, auto loans, and personal loans.

Comprehensive Payment Analysis

Everything you need to understand your monthly loan payments

Monthly Payment

Calculate exact monthly payment amounts including principal and interest. See how different loan terms affect your monthly payment.

Payment Breakdown

See how each payment splits between principal and interest. Understand how your payments reduce the loan balance over time.

Total Cost Analysis

Calculate total interest paid over the loan term. Compare different scenarios to find the most cost-effective loan option.

How Monthly Payments Are Calculated

Understand the formula behind your monthly loan payments

1

Loan Amount

Enter the principal amount you're borrowing. This is the base amount that will be repaid over the loan term plus interest.

2

Interest Rate & Term

Input your annual interest rate and loan term. These factors determine how much interest you'll pay and how long you'll make payments.

3

Calculate Payment

The calculator uses the standard loan amortization formula to determine your fixed monthly payment amount.

Monthly Payments by Loan Type

Common monthly payment scenarios for different loan types

Mortgage Payments

Example Scenarios:

  • • $300,000 @ 6% for 30 yrs = $1,799/mo
  • • $200,000 @ 5.5% for 30 yrs = $1,136/mo
  • • $400,000 @ 6.5% for 15 yrs = $3,526/mo

Auto Loan Payments

Example Scenarios:

  • • $25,000 @ 7% for 5 yrs = $495/mo
  • • $35,000 @ 6.5% for 6 yrs = $588/mo
  • • $15,000 @ 8% for 4 yrs = $366/mo

Personal Loan Payments

Example Scenarios:

  • • $10,000 @ 12% for 3 yrs = $332/mo
  • • $20,000 @ 10% for 5 yrs = $425/mo
  • • $5,000 @ 15% for 2 yrs = $242/mo

Factors Affecting Monthly Payments

Understanding what influences your monthly payment amount

Interest Rate Impact

  • Higher rates = higher monthly payments
  • Fixed vs. variable rate considerations
  • Credit score affects interest rates
  • Market conditions influence rates

Loan Term Effects

  • Longer terms = lower monthly payments
  • But longer terms = more total interest
  • Shorter terms = higher payments, less interest
  • Balance payment affordability vs. total cost

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