Test short, medium, and long loan timelines. See monthly payments, total interest, fees, and savings. Find a smarter repayment path using clear scenario comparisons.
| Input | Example Value | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Loan Amount | $250,000 | Principal borrowed for the comparison. |
| Annual Interest Rate | 6.50% | Nominal yearly borrowing rate. |
| Origination Fee | 1.00% | Upfront fee charged as a percentage of principal. |
| Closing Costs | $2,500 | Fixed upfront charges added to total cost analysis. |
| Extra Principal Payment | $100 per month | Optional payment that can shorten payoff time. |
| Other Fee Per Period | $0 | Recurring charge that does not reduce principal. |
| Terms Compared | 10, 15, and 30 years | Three repayment timelines reviewed side by side. |
Periodic rate: r = APR / Payments Per Year
Scheduled periods: n = Term Years × Payments Per Year
Base payment: Payment = P × r ÷ [1 - (1 + r)-n]
Zero-rate case: Payment = P ÷ n
Overall borrowing cost: Total Interest + Periodic Fees + Upfront Costs
Total outflow: Principal Repaid + Overall Borrowing Cost
Extra principal payment is added to the scheduled principal-and-interest payment. Periodic fees are counted in cost, but they do not reduce balance.
It compares three repayment terms using the same loan amount, interest rate, fees, payment frequency, and extra principal payment. You can review payment size, payoff speed, total interest, and overall outflow together.
Longer terms spread principal over more periods, which lowers each payment. However, interest has more time to accumulate, so total borrowing cost often rises even when the regular payment feels easier.
Extra payment is added to the principal-and-interest amount every period. That reduces balance faster, shortens payoff time, and usually lowers total interest across all compared terms.
Yes. Upfront charges include origination fee and closing costs. Recurring charges are added as periodic fees. These fees increase overall borrowing cost, but recurring fees do not reduce the loan balance.
Yes. Select the payment frequency first, then compare your three terms under that schedule. The calculator adjusts the interest rate and number of periods to match the payment cycle.
There is no universal best term. A shorter term often minimizes total cost, while a longer term may protect cash flow. The right choice depends on budget flexibility, risk tolerance, and payoff goals.
Yes. When the rate is zero, the calculator divides principal evenly across the scheduled payment periods. Fees and extra payments still affect total outflow and payoff timing.
No. This tool provides an analytical estimate for planning. Actual lender offers may differ because of compounding rules, escrow, credit profile, taxes, insurance, rounding, and product-specific charges.
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