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Loan calculator

Calculate the monthly payment of an amortising loan.

Your result

Complete the fields and calculate.

Calculation method and formula

r = Annual rate [%] ÷ 1200; n = round(Term [years] × 12); Loan amount × r ÷ (1 − (1 + r)^(−n))

Understand the inputs

Loan amount
Use a measured value or your own assumption.
Annual rate
Unit: %. Use a measured value or your own assumption.
Term
Unit: J.. Use a measured value or your own assumption.

Assumptions and limitations

The model uses equal monthly payments and a nominal annual rate divided by twelve. At zero interest, principal is shared evenly. Fees, insurance and later rate changes are excluded.

The formula uses the specified units. Displayed numbers are rounded; whole packs, item counts and full time periods may also be rounded within the calculation.

Worked example

Illustrative values. Replace them with your own inputs for your calculation.

Loan amount
250000
Annual rate
8 %
Term
20 years
Example result2,091.1 per month

Total paid approx. 501,864.04.

Model revision: October 17, 2026 · How CleverCalc works

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How does Loan calculator work?+

r = Annual rate [%] ÷ 1200; n = round(Term [years] × 12); Loan amount × r ÷ (1 − (1 + r)^(−n)). The model uses equal monthly payments and a nominal annual rate divided by twelve. At zero interest, principal is shared evenly. Fees, insurance and later rate changes are excluded.

What assumptions should I consider for this result?+

The model uses equal monthly payments and a nominal annual rate divided by twelve. At zero interest, principal is shared evenly. Fees, insurance and later rate changes are excluded. The formula uses the specified units. Displayed numbers are rounded; whole packs, item counts and full time periods may also be rounded within the calculation.

How accurate is the result?+

The formula uses the specified units. Displayed numbers are rounded; whole packs, item counts and full time periods may also be rounded within the calculation. Prices, measurements and model assumptions determine how well the result represents your situation.

Is this calculator free?+

Yes. Calculations and PDF export work without an account or registration.

What happens to my inputs?+

Calculations run in your browser. Results are saved locally only when you add them to My results; favourites and history are also local. Shared links contain your values. The currency tool requests the selected currencies from its rate provider without sending your amount.

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