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Loan Amortization Calculator

Estimate fixed monthly principal and interest payments and inspect the full repayment schedule.

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Use consistent units and periods. Defaults are examples.

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Formula and method

For monthly rate r = annual rate ÷ 1200 and n payments: payment = principal × r ÷ (1 − (1+r)^−n). At zero interest, payment = principal ÷ n. Each month interest = opening balance × r; principal paid = payment − interest.

Worked example

A 12,000 loan at 0% over 12 monthly payments needs 1,000 per month. At 6% over 12 months, the same principal needs approximately 1,032.80 per month.

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