Bankrate Loan Calculator
Bankrate Loan Calculator
Estimate your monthly loan payments, total interest, and the total cost of the loan using this simple loan calculator.
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Loan Amount: ${formatCurrency(loanAmount)}
Interest Rate: ${(interestRate*100).toFixed(2)}%
Loan Term: ${loanTerm} years
`; loanSteps += `Formulas:
Monthly Payment = Loan Amount × Monthly Rate / (1 – (1 + Monthly Rate)^(-Number of Payments))
Total Interest = Monthly Payment × Number of Payments – Loan Amount
`; loanSteps += `Results:
Monthly Payment: ${formatCurrency(monthlyPayment)}
Total Interest: ${formatCurrency(totalInterest)}
Total Loan Cost: ${formatCurrency(totalCost)}
`; if(document.getElementById(“calculationStepsLoan”).style.display===”block”){ document.getElementById(“calculationStepsLoan”).innerHTML = loanSteps; } } function resetLoan(){ document.querySelectorAll(“#calculator input”).forEach(el=>el.value=””); loanSteps=””; document.getElementById(“calculationStepsLoan”).innerHTML=”
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“; } function toggleLoanSteps(){ const s=document.getElementById(“calculationStepsLoan”); const a=document.getElementById(“toggleArrowLoan”); if(s.style.display===”none”||s.style.display===””){ s.style.display=”block”;a.style.transform=”rotate(180deg)”; s.innerHTML=loanSteps||”Not calculated yet.
“; }else{s.style.display=”none”;a.style.transform=”rotate(0deg)”;} } function formatCurrency(n){return currencySymbol+n.toFixed(2)+” “+fixedCurrency;}This Bankrate Loan Calculator helps you determine your monthly payment, total interest, and the total cost of the loan based on the loan amount, interest rate, and loan term.
- Loan payment estimator
- Total interest calculator
- Loan cost comparison tool
- Bankrate loan calculator guide
Loan Formula
Monthly Payment = Loan Amount × Monthly Rate / (1 – (1 + Monthly Rate)^(-Number of Payments))
Total Interest = Monthly Payment × Number of Payments – Loan Amount
Example Calculation
$20,000 loan, 5% interest rate, 15 years → Monthly Payment = $158.07, Total Interest = $8,469.22, Total Loan Cost = $28,469.22.
Why It Matters
Understanding your loan payments and interest helps you manage your finances and make more informed decisions when borrowing.
Smart Strategy
Consider the loan term carefully – longer terms reduce monthly payments but increase the total interest paid over time.
FAQs
What affects my monthly loan payment? The loan amount, interest rate, and loan term all impact your monthly payment.
Can I pay off my loan early? Yes, but be aware of any prepayment penalties that may apply.
What is the best loan term for me? It depends on your budget and how much total interest you want to pay.