Money & finance
Calculation method and formula
r = Annual rate [%] ÷ 1200; n = Months; (Purchase price − Down payment) × r ÷ (1 − (1 + r)^(−n))
Understand the inputs
- Purchase price
- Use a measured value or your own assumption.
- Down payment
- Use a measured value or your own assumption.
- Annual rate
- Unit: %. Use a measured value or your own assumption.
- Months
- Minimum 1. Whole number.
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.