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Loan Calculator
Calculate monthly loan payments, total interest & full amortization schedule for any loan type.
💳 Personal Loan
🚗 Car / Auto Loan
🎓 Student Loan
💼 Business Loan
Loan Details
Monthly Payment (EMI)
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per month
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Loan Amount
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Total Interest
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Total Payment
Amortization Schedule
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💳 About This Calculator
Our free Loan Calculator helps you calculate monthly EMI payments, total interest paid, and view a complete amortization schedule for any type of loan — personal, auto, student, or business. Enter your loan amount, interest rate, and term to instantly see what you will actually pay over the life of the loan.
Most people only look at the monthly payment when taking a loan, but the total interest cost is often far more important. Our tool reveals the full picture so you can compare loan options and save thousands of dollars.
📋 How to Use the Loan Calculator
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Enter the loan amount — Input the total amount you want to borrow in dollars, pounds, or your local currency.
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Set the annual interest rate — Enter the APR (Annual Percentage Rate) quoted by your lender. Check your loan offer carefully as this significantly affects total cost.
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Choose the loan term — Enter the number of months or years for repayment. Shorter terms mean higher payments but much less total interest.
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Click Calculate — Instantly see your monthly payment, total amount paid, and total interest charged over the entire loan period.
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Review the amortization table — See month-by-month breakdown of how much of each payment goes toward principal versus interest.
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Compare loan options — Try different interest rates and terms to find the most affordable combination for your budget.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
EMI (Equated Monthly Installment) is calculated using the formula: EMI = P x [r(1+r)^n] / [(1+r)^n - 1], where P is the principal loan amount, r is the monthly interest rate (annual rate divided by 12), and n is the total number of monthly payments. Our calculator applies this formula automatically.
A secured loan requires collateral — an asset the lender can claim if you default, such as a car (auto loan) or home (mortgage). Secured loans have lower interest rates because the lender has less risk. Unsecured loans (personal loans, credit cards) require no collateral but charge higher interest rates due to higher lender risk.
Longer loan terms mean lower monthly payments but much higher total interest paid. For example, a $20,000 loan at 8% costs $2,265 total interest over 1 year versus $8,686 over 5 years. Shorter terms save significantly in interest if you can afford the higher monthly payment.
Most lenders require a minimum credit score of 580 to 620 for personal loans. Scores above 720 qualify for the best interest rates (often under 10% APR). Below 580, you may need a co-signer or secured loan. Improving your credit score by even 50 points before applying can save hundreds or thousands in interest.
Yes, in most cases paying extra toward principal reduces your total interest significantly. Check your loan agreement for prepayment penalties — some lenders charge a fee for early payoff. Even paying one extra payment per year can reduce a 5-year loan term by several months and save meaningful interest.