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Thinkforu.org Amortization Calculator

Calculate your loan payments and generate a detailed amortization schedule

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Amortization Schedule

Detailed breakdown of your loan payments over time

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Comprehensive User Guide

Quick Start Guide

  1. Enter your loan amount in dollars
  2. Input the annual interest rate as a percentage
  3. Specify the loan term in years
  4. Click "Calculate" to see your results

Example Calculation

For a $200,000 home loan:

  • Loan Amount: $200,000
  • Interest Rate: 4.5%
  • Term: 30 years
  • Result: Monthly payment of $1,013.37

Understanding Your Results

Pro Tip: Pay attention to the total interest paid over the loan term. This can help you decide if refinancing or making extra payments would be beneficial.

  • Monthly Payment: Fixed amount you'll pay each month, including both principal and interest
  • Total Interest: The total amount you'll pay in interest over the entire loan term
  • Total Payment: The combined total of principal and interest you'll pay
  • Amortization Schedule: Shows how each payment is split between principal and interest

Reading Your Amortization Schedule

Example of a $100,000 loan at 5% for 30 years:

  • Payment #1: More goes to interest ($416.67) than principal ($120.45)
  • Payment #180 (15 years): Almost equal split between interest and principal
  • Final payments: Mostly principal, very little interest

Advanced Features

  • Download Schedule: Get a detailed .txt file showing every payment breakdown
  • Interactive Chart: Visualize how your loan balance decreases over time
  • Share Calculator: Help others by sharing this tool on social media

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why does most of my early payment go to interest?
A: This is due to amortization - early payments primarily cover interest because it's calculated on the higher initial loan balance. As you pay down the principal, more of each payment goes toward it instead of interest.
Q: How can I reduce the total interest I'll pay?
A: You can reduce total interest by:
  • Making extra principal payments
  • Choosing a shorter loan term
  • Finding a lower interest rate
  • Making bi-weekly instead of monthly payments
Q: What's the difference between interest rate and APR?
A: The interest rate is the basic cost of borrowing, while APR (Annual Percentage Rate) includes both the interest rate and other loan costs like points and fees. This calculator uses the basic interest rate.
Q: How accurate are the calculations?
A: The calculator uses standard amortization formulas and provides accurate results for fixed-rate loans. However, actual loan payments might vary slightly due to factors like payment rounding or additional fees.

Tips for Using the Calculator

  • Compare different scenarios by adjusting the loan terms
  • Save multiple amortization schedules to compare loans
  • Use the chart to visualize the impact of different interest rates
  • Consider how extra payments might affect your loan term

Comparison Example

$200,000 loan comparison:

  • 30-year term at 4.5%: $1,013.37/month, $164,813.42 total interest
  • 15-year term at 4.5%: $1,529.99/month, $75,398.23 total interest
  • Savings with 15-year term: $89,415.19 in interest