Loan Calculator for Interest Only Payments
Interest Only Loan Calculator
Calculate your monthly payments for an interest-only loan.
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Loan Amount: ${formatCurrency(loanAmount)}
Interest Rate: ${(interestRate * 100).toFixed(2)}%
Loan Term: ${loanTerm} years
`; steps += `Formula:
Monthly Payment = (Loan Amount × Interest Rate) / 12
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Monthly Interest Payment: ${formatCurrency(monthlyPayment)}
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“; } function toggleCalculationSteps() { const s = document.getElementById(“calculationSteps”); const a = document.getElementById(“toggleArrow”); if (s.style.display === “none” || s.style.display === “”) { s.style.display = “block”; a.style.transform = “rotate(180deg)”; s.innerHTML = steps || “Not calculated yet.
“; } else { s.style.display = “none”; a.style.transform = “rotate(0deg)”; } } function formatCurrency(n) { return currencySymbol + n.toFixed(2) + ” ” + fixedCurrency; }This loan calculator helps you estimate the monthly payment for an interest-only loan.
Loan Payment Formula
Monthly Payment = (Loan Amount × Interest Rate) / 12
Example Calculation
$50,000 loan, 5% annual interest rate, 30 years → Monthly Payment = $208.33.
Why It Matters
Interest-only loans can reduce your monthly payment, but they do not contribute toward the principal balance.
Smart Strategy
Consider making additional payments toward principal if possible to reduce the overall loan cost over time.
FAQs
What is an interest-only loan? An interest-only loan requires only the interest to be paid during the loan term, with the principal due at the end.
Should I choose an interest-only loan? If you prefer lower monthly payments, but keep in mind the principal remains unchanged until the end.