Late Fee Calculator — Calculate Late Payment Charges & Penalties

Late Fee Calculator

Calculate late fee charges for payments. Understand how late fees, grace periods, and interest rates affect your total payment amount.

Step 1: Payment Details

15 days

Understanding Late Fees

Late fees are charges applied when a payment is not made by its due date. They can be fixed amounts, percentages of the original payment, or daily fees that accumulate over time.

Step 2: Fee Details

About Grace Periods

A grace period is the time after the due date during which a payment can be made without penalty. Late fees typically start accruing after the grace period ends.

Late Fee Calculation Results

Summary
Payment Comparison
Fee Analysis

Total Amount Due

$525.00
Late Fee: $25.00
Original Amount
$500.00
Late Fee
$25.00
Days Late
15 days
Effective Daily Rate
$1.67/day

Payment Type Comparison

Payment Type Typical Late Fee Grace Period Maximum Fee Legal Limits

Late Fee Analysis

Late Fee Formula

Total Due = Original Amount + Late Fee Calculation

The late fee is calculated based on the fee type selected. For fixed amounts, it’s added directly. For percentages, it’s calculated as a percentage of the original amount. Daily fees multiply by days late.

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