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Loan Payment Formula

A fixed-payment loan uses loan amount, periodic interest rate, and number of payments to estimate the monthly payment.

Core formula

Payment = P * r * (1 + r)^n / ((1 + r)^n - 1)

P is loan principal, r is monthly interest rate, and n is total number of payments.

Answer summary

Use the calculator to compare monthly payment, total repayment, and total interest as the term or rate changes.

Related: ROI formula, inflation guide.