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Online Personal Loan Calculator

Online Personal Loan Calculator

Calculate your fixed-rate personal loan monthly payments, total payment, and interest using our easy online calculator. Plan your finances accurately with precise amortization calculations.

Personal Loan

Monthly Payment ($): 207.58

Total Payments ($): 12,454.80

Total Interest ($): 2,455.07

Payoff Date: Dec. 2027

Interest

Principal

Balance

1 yr

2 yr

3 yr

4 yr

5 yr

BEGINNING BALANCE ($) INTEREST ($) PRINCIPAL ($) ENDING BALANCE ($)
1 Dec. 2023 832.70 1,658.26 8,341.74
2 Dec. 2024 677.15 1,813.81 6,527.93
3 Dec. 2025 507.00 1,983.96 4,543.97
4 Dec. 2026 320.89 2,170.07 2,373.90
5 Dec. 2027 117.32 2,373.64 0.27
BEGINNING BALANCE ($) INTEREST ($) PRINCIPAL ($) ENDING BALANCE ($)
1 Jan. 2023 75.00 132.58 9,867.42
2 Feb. 2023 74.01 133.57 9,733.85
3 Mar. 2023 73.00 134.58 9,599.27
4 Apr. 2023 71.99 135.59 9,463.68
5 May. 2023 70.98 136.60 9,327.08
6 Jun. 2023 69.95 137.63 9,189.45
7 Jul. 2023 68.92 138.66 9,050.80
8 Aug. 2023 67.88 139.70 8,911.10
9 Sep. 2023 66.83 140.75 8,770.35
10 Oct. 2023 65.78 141.80 8,628.55
11 Nov. 2023 64.71 142.87 8,485.68
12 Dec. 2023 63.64 143.94 8,341.74
#1
13 Jan. 2024 62.56 145.02 8,196.73
14 Feb. 2024 61.48 146.10 8,050.62
15 Mar. 2024 60.38 147.20 7,903.42
16 Apr. 2024 59.28 148.30 7,755.12
17 May. 2024 58.16 149.42 7,605.70
18 Jun. 2024 57.04 150.54 7,455.16
19 Jul. 2024 55.91 151.67 7,303.50
20 Aug. 2024 54.78 152.80 7,150.69
21 Sep. 2024 53.63 153.95 6,996.74
22 Oct. 2024 52.48 155.10 6,841.64
23 Nov. 2024 51.31 156.27 6,685.37
24 Dec. 2024 50.14 157.44 6,527.93
#2
25 Jan. 2025 48.96 158.62 6,369.31
26 Feb. 2025 47.77 159.81 6,209.50
27 Mar. 2025 46.57 161.01 6,048.49
28 Apr. 2025 45.36 162.22 5,886.28
29 May. 2025 44.15 163.43 5,722.84
30 Jun. 2025 42.92 164.66 5,558.19
31 Jul. 2025 41.69 165.89 5,392.29
32 Aug. 2025 40.44 167.14 5,225.15
33 Sep. 2025 39.19 168.39 5,056.76
34 Oct. 2025 37.93 169.65 4,887.11
35 Nov. 2025 36.65 170.93 4,716.18
36 Dec. 2025 35.37 172.21 4,543.97
#3
37 Jan. 2026 34.08 173.50 4,370.47
38 Feb. 2026 32.78 174.80 4,195.67
39 Mar. 2026 31.47 176.11 4,019.56
40 Apr. 2026 30.15 177.43 3,842.13
41 May. 2026 28.82 178.76 3,663.36
42 Jun. 2026 27.48 180.10 3,483.26
43 Jul. 2026 26.12 181.46 3,301.80
44 Aug. 2026 24.76 182.82 3,118.98
45 Sep. 2026 23.39 184.19 2,934.80
46 Oct. 2026 22.01 185.57 2,749.23
47 Nov. 2026 20.62 186.96 2,562.27
48 Dec. 2026 19.22 188.36 2,373.90
#4
49 Jan. 2027 17.80 189.78 2,184.13
50 Feb. 2027 16.38 191.20 1,992.93
51 Mar. 2027 14.95 192.63 1,800.30
52 Apr. 2027 13.50 194.08 1,606.22
53 May. 2027 12.05 195.53 1,410.69
54 Jun. 2027 10.58 197.00 1,213.69
55 Jul. 2027 9.10 198.48 1,015.21
56 Aug. 2027 7.61 199.97 815.24
57 Sep. 2027 6.11 201.47 613.78
58 Oct. 2027 4.60 202.98 410.80
59 Nov. 2027 3.08 204.50 206.30
60 Dec. 2027 1.55 206.03 0.27
#5

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What Is This Tool?

This tool calculates the monthly payment amount, total payment, and total interest for fixed-rate personal loans. It uses the standard amortization formula to help you understand your loan repayment schedule based on the loan amount, interest rate, and term.

How to Use This Tool?

  • Enter the loan amount you plan to borrow (principal)
  • Input the annual percentage rate (APR)
  • Specify the loan term in years
  • Click the calculate button to view your monthly payment, total payment, and total interest
  • Review the results to assess your loan affordability and repayment plan

Key Features

  • Calculates monthly payment using the standard fixed-rate amortization formula
  • Provides total loan payment and total interest paid over the loan term
  • Uses monthly interest rate derived from annual percentage rate (APR)
  • Accurate floating-point calculations for reliable financial estimates
  • Easy-to-use interface for quick loan evaluation

Examples

  • For a $12,000 loan at 10% APR over 4 years (48 months), the monthly payment is approximately $304.35.
  • Total payment over 48 months is about $14,608.80 and total interest paid is approximately $2,608.80.

Common Use Cases

  • Borrowers comparing fixed-rate personal loan offers
  • Financial planners evaluating debt affordability for clients
  • Lenders demonstrating repayment scenarios to customers

Tips & Best Practices

  • Ensure you input the correct loan amount, APR, and term to obtain accurate results
  • Use the monthly interest rate calculated as APR divided by 12 for precise calculation
  • Review total interest to understand the cost of borrowing over time
  • Compare multiple loan offers by calculating monthly payments and total costs
  • Remember the calculator assumes fixed APR and equal monthly payments throughout the term

Limitations

  • Assumes a fixed annual percentage rate and equal monthly payments
  • Does not account for origination fees, late fees, or other additional loan charges
  • Not suitable for variable-rate loan structures or loans with irregular payments

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the monthly payment represent?
The monthly payment is the fixed amount you need to pay each month to fully repay your personal loan within the specified term.

How is the monthly interest rate calculated?
The monthly interest rate is calculated by dividing the annual percentage rate (APR) by 12.

Can this calculator be used for variable-rate loans?
No, this calculator is designed for fixed-rate personal loans with equal monthly payments and does not support variable-rate loans.

Does this calculator include loan fees?
No, it does not include origination fees, late fees, or other charges; it only calculates payments and interest based on principal, rate, and term.

Key Terminology

P (Principal)
The amount of money borrowed in a personal loan.
r (Monthly Interest Rate)
The interest rate applied monthly, calculated by dividing the annual percentage rate (APR) by 12.
n (Number of Payments)
The total number of monthly payments to be made, determined by multiplying the loan term in years by 12.
M (Monthly Payment)
The fixed monthly amount required to repay the loan over the specified loan term.

Quick Knowledge Check

Which variable represents the loan amount borrowed?
How do you find the monthly interest rate for the formula?
What does the variable n represent?