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Fixed loan payment

Estimate equal monthly payments on a reducing-balance loan.

Try your numbers

Use the selected currency.
Enter percent values.
Enter months values.

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Your result

How this works

Estimate equal monthly payments on a reducing-balance loan.

Formula

Payment = principal × r ÷ (1 − (1 + r)^−n), where r = annual rate ÷ 12.

Assumptions and limits

Fixed rate, monthly payments in arrears. Excludes fees, insurance and balloon payments. Months must be whole.

Worked example

Replace the example with your own figures, then compare scenarios. Include all relevant costs and use records from matching periods.