Loan Interest Calculator

Calculate how much total interest you'll pay over the life of a loan. Compare interest costs across different loan terms.

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How Loan Interest Works

With amortized loans, you pay more interest in early months and more principal in later months. Longer terms mean lower monthly payments but significantly more total interest.

Example: $30,000 at 7% for 5 years.
Monthly payment: $594.04 | Total interest: $5,642

Last updated: 2026-08-08