Loan Analysis

Loan Calculator

Calculate your monthly loan payment, total interest cost, and see how extra payments can save you money.

Loan Details

Loan Summary

Monthly Payment

$489.15

Total Amount Paid

$29,349.22

Total Interest Cost

$4,349.22

Original Loan Amount

$25,000.00

How Loan Payments Are Calculated

Loan payments use the amortization formula: PMT = P × r(1+r)^n / ((1+r)^n - 1). Each payment covers interest on the remaining balance plus a portion of principal. Early payments are mostly interest; later payments are mostly principal.

Understanding Total Interest Cost

The total interest you pay depends on three factors: loan amount, interest rate, and term length. A $25,000 loan at 6.5% for 5 years costs $4,370 in interest. Extending to 7 years increases interest to $6,222 — a 42% increase.

Strategies to Reduce Loan Cost

Make extra principal payments, choose shorter loan terms, refinance to lower rates, or make bi-weekly payments instead of monthly (results in one extra payment per year). Even small extra payments significantly reduce total interest.

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