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Loan Payoff Calculator

See how much time and interest an extra monthly payment could save.

Deterministic math. No account required.

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Interest saved$817.29
Time saved11 mo
Total interest with extra$2,981.19
Compare your options
MeasureRegularWith extra
Monthly payment$450.00$550.00
Time to repay4 yr 5 mo3 yr 6 mo
Total remaining payments$23,798.49$22,981.19
View first 12 payments
MonthPaymentPrincipalInterestBalance
1$550.00$416.67$133.33$19,583.33
2$550.00$419.44$130.56$19,163.89
3$550.00$422.24$127.76$18,741.65
4$550.00$425.06$124.94$18,316.59
5$550.00$427.89$122.11$17,888.70
6$550.00$430.74$119.26$17,457.96
7$550.00$433.61$116.39$17,024.35
8$550.00$436.50$113.50$16,587.84
9$550.00$439.41$110.59$16,148.43
10$550.00$442.34$107.66$15,706.08
11$550.00$445.29$104.71$15,260.79
12$550.00$448.26$101.74$14,812.53

Extra payments reduce principal from the selected start month. The final payment may be smaller. Any entered penalty is shown separately; daily-interest adjustments and changing rates are not modeled.

Payoff with extra payments3 yr 6 mo
Fixed-rate monthly estimate

How the loan payoff calculator works

Calculate how extra monthly payments affect your payoff time, total interest, and remaining loan cost.

Formula

Each month: interest = balance × annual rate ÷ 12. Principal repaid = payment + extra − interest. Repeat until the balance reaches zero.

Example

Compare a $20,000 balance at 8% with $450 regular monthly payments against paying an extra $100 each month.

What affects the result

  • Extra principal payments reduce future interest on the remaining balance.
  • A payment that does not cover monthly interest cannot pay down the loan.
  • The final payment is limited to the balance and interest still due.

Helpful guides

Frequently asked questions

Does this include a prepayment penalty?

No. Check your agreement and lender instructions before making extra payments. The model assumes the extra amount goes to principal.

Why might my lender give a different payoff date?

Daily interest, payment dates, fees, and rounding can differ. This calculator uses monthly interest and a fixed payment schedule.

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