How we calculate
The payment is a standard annuity: every month you pay the same amount, made up of interest and repayment. Payment = L × r / (1 − (1 + r)^−n), where L is the loan, r the monthly rate (yearly rate ÷ 12) and n the number of months.
Interest for each month is the remaining balance × r; the rest of the payment reduces the balance. An extra payment goes straight to the balance. You choose whether to keep the payment and finish sooner, or keep the term and pay less from then on.
Banks may round, charge fees or insurance and change the rate after the fixed period. The result shows the loan itself, without those costs.
Formulas and rates checked: 10/21/2026
Questions
- What is loan-to-value (LTV)?
- The loan as a percentage of the property value. A lower LTV usually means a better rate; banks and regulators set the maximum.
- Is it better to shorten the loan or lower the payment after an extra payment?
- Shortening saves more interest; lowering the payment frees up monthly budget. The calculator shows both so you can compare.
- Does the result include fees and insurance?
- No. It shows the loan and its interest. Add bank fees and insurance from your offer — the loan calculator turns fees into an APR.