Loan Calculator
How Loan Payments Work
This calculator uses the standard amortization formula to determine your monthly loan payment. The payment amount remains constant throughout the loan term, though the proportion going toward interest versus principal changes over time.
Key Factors:
- Principal: The amount you borrow
- Interest Rate: The annual percentage rate charged by the lender
- Loan Term: The length of time to repay the loan
- Monthly Payment: Your fixed payment each month
Early in the loan term, a larger portion of your payment goes toward interest. As you progress, more goes toward the principal balance. This process is called amortization.