Finance calculator
Loan Comparison Calculator
Compare two loans by monthly payment, total repayment, and interest.
Formula
Loan comparison
Loan offers can include fees, prepayment penalties, insurance, and rate changes not included here.
Calculate each fixed payment, then compare payment and total interest
Compare a shorter higher-payment loan with a longer lower-payment loan.
FAQs
Can a lower payment cost more overall?+
Yes. A longer term can lower monthly payment while increasing total interest.
Should the loan amounts match?+
Use matching amounts for rate and term comparison, or different amounts for affordability comparison.
How does the Loan Comparison Calculator calculate the result?+
It uses the Loan comparison: Calculate each fixed payment, then compare payment and total interest. Compare a shorter higher-payment loan with a longer lower-payment loan.
What information do I need to use the Loan Comparison Calculator?+
Compare two loans by monthly payment, total repayment, and interest.
How accurate is the Loan Comparison Calculator?+
Loan Comparison Calculator applies the formula and assumptions shown on this page. Results may be rounded for readability, so verify changing rates, thresholds, medical guidance, or legal rules with the cited source or a qualified professional.
What should I check before using the Loan Comparison Calculator result?+
Check that the units, dates, rates, and assumptions match your situation. Change one input at a time to understand which values have the largest effect on the result.
Finance guide
How to use the Loan Comparison Calculator
Compare two loans by monthly payment, total repayment, and interest. The page also explains the loan comparison and shows a practical example: Compare a shorter higher-payment loan with a longer lower-payment loan.
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Enter your details
Enter the values for the loan comparison calculator scenario you want to check.
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Check the calculation
Review the result alongside the loan comparison: Calculate each fixed payment, then compare payment and total interest.
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Compare scenarios
Change one or more inputs to see how they affect the loan Comparison Calculator result before you use the estimate.
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