Debt Payoff Calculator — Calculate Debt Repayment Timeline & Strategy

Debt Payoff Calculator

Calculate how long it will take to pay off your debt and find the optimal repayment strategy. Determine interest savings and create a realistic payoff timeline.

Step 1: Debt Information

$15,000
12%

Understanding Debt Payoff

Higher interest rates significantly increase total repayment costs. Paying more than the minimum payment can dramatically reduce payoff time and interest paid.

Step 2: Payment Strategy

Accelerated Payoff Strategies

Adding even a small extra payment each month can significantly reduce your payoff timeline and total interest paid. Consider the debt snowball or avalanche methods for multiple debts.

Debt Payoff Results

Summary
Debt Comparison
Breakdown

Time to Payoff

5.2 years
Based on $300 monthly payment at 12% interest
Total Interest Paid
$3,240
Total Repayment
$18,240
Monthly Payment
$300
Payoff Date
June 2029

Debt Type Comparison

Debt Type Interest Rate Time to Payoff Total Interest

Payment Breakdown

Debt Payoff Formula

Months to Payoff = log(1 – (P * r) / M) / log(1 + r)

Where: P = Principal, r = Monthly interest rate, M = Monthly payment. This formula calculates how many months it will take to pay off debt with fixed monthly payments.

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