Personal Loan Calculator

Estimate your monthly payment on a personal or installment loan.

Personal Loan Calculator
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years
Live result
Monthly payment
$332
Total interest
$1,957
Total paid
$11,957
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What it is

Personal loans are fixed-rate installment loans typically used for debt consolidation, home improvement, or one-time expenses.

The formula

Standard amortization. Personal loans are typically fixed-rate.

Why it matters

A personal loan can cut credit-card interest in half — but watch origination fees and prepayment penalties.

Worked examples

Try the example

Use the defaults above as a starting point — then adjust the inputs to match your situation.

Common pitfalls
  • Forgetting origination fees (1–8% of the loan).
  • Choosing a longer term than you need.
  • Using a personal loan to fund discretionary spending.

Frequently asked questions

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