Loan Term Calculator — Calculate Your Loan Repayment Period

Loan Term Calculator

Calculate your loan repayment term and monthly payments. Determine the optimal loan period based on your loan amount, interest rate, and monthly budget to minimize interest costs.

Step 1: Loan Details

5.5%

Understanding Loan Terms

Longer loan terms reduce monthly payments but increase total interest paid. Shorter terms save interest but require higher monthly payments. Choose a balance that fits your budget.

Step 2: Payment & Term Options

5 years

About Loan Amortization

Loan payments consist of principal and interest. Early payments are mostly interest; later payments are mostly principal. Extra payments reduce principal faster and shorten loan term.

Loan Term Results

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Estimated Loan Term

5 years 2 months
For £15,000 at 5.5% with £300/month
Total Interest Paid
£2,250
Total Payment
£17,250
Monthly Payment
£300
Loan Type
Personal Loan

Loan Type Comparison

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Loan Term Calculation Formula

Term = log(Monthly Payment / (Monthly Payment – Monthly Interest × Loan Amount)) / log(1 + Monthly Interest)

Where Monthly Interest = Annual Interest Rate ÷ 12 ÷ 100. Extra payments reduce the loan principal faster, shortening the overall term.

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