Loan Calculator

Calculate fixed payments for an amortizing loan with a defined rate and term.

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How to use

  1. 1Enter principal, annual interest, term and payment frequency.

About

Uses fixed payments under the French/Price amortization method; fees and taxes are excluded.

Loan calculator

Estimate fixed loan payment, total paid and total interest.

For periodic rate i, payment = P·i ÷ [1 − (1+i)^−n]. At zero interest, principal is divided by n.

Enter principal, annual rate, term in years and payments per year.

Total interest is total paid minus the financed principal.

Practical examples

  • $10,000 at 12% yearly for 2 years with 12 payments gives a payment of about $470.73.

Limitations and notes

  • This is a fixed-rate estimate and excludes fees, insurance and alternative amortization systems.
  • Use valid values and keep all units consistent.

How to use

  1. 1Enter the principal.
  2. 2Enter rate and term.
  3. 3Choose payment frequency and review the payment.

Frequently asked questions

Is the annual rate converted?

Yes. It is divided by the payment frequency to obtain a periodic rate.