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Loan payment calculator

Works for any fixed-rate loan — personal loans, student loans, or anything with a set rate and term. Enter three numbers and see the real cost.

Your estimate

Monthly payment
Number of payments
Total interest
Total paid

Assumes a fixed rate and equal monthly payments (standard amortization). Fees not included.

How this is calculated

This tool uses the standard amortization formula: M = P × r ÷ (1 − (1 + r)−n), where P is the loan amount, r is the monthly rate (APR ÷ 12), and n is the number of monthly payments. It's the same math nearly all fixed-rate installment loans use.

What to watch for in real loans

Origination fees (often 1–10% on personal loans) can be deducted from your payout or added to your balance. Some loans charge prepayment penalties. And the APR you're quoted depends heavily on your credit score — advertised rates usually go to the strongest applicants.

Estimates only. This calculator uses simplified math and the numbers you enter. Real-world loans and accounts can include fees, compounding differences, rate changes, taxes, and lender-specific rules that this tool doesn't capture. Results are for education — not financial advice and not a quote or offer. Verify any decision with your own statements, your lender or bank, or a qualified professional.

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