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Personal Loan Calculator

Calculate your monthly payment and total interest on a personal loan.

Details

Many personal loans deduct an origination fee from the amount you receive.

Enter your numbers and select Calculate to see results.

About This Calculator

This calculator estimates your monthly payment for a fixed-rate personal loan — commonly used for debt consolidation, home improvement, or major purchases. Enter the loan amount, interest rate, and term to see your payment and full amortization schedule.

How This Is Calculated

M = P [ i(1+i)^n ] / [ (1+i)^n − 1 ]

M
Monthly payment
P
Loan amount
i
Monthly interest rate (APR ÷ 12)
n
Loan term in months

A $15,000 loan at 11% APR for 36 months has a monthly payment of about $491, with a 3% origination fee deducting $450 upfront.

Assumptions

  • Origination fees are typically deducted from the loan proceeds, not added to the balance you repay.
  • Assumes a fixed APR for the full term.

Frequently Asked Questions

A one-time fee some lenders charge to process a personal loan, typically 1-8% of the loan amount. It's usually subtracted from the funds you receive, meaning you get less cash than the full loan amount but repay the full amount.

Last updated January 15, 2026. Results are estimates for informational purposes only — read our disclaimer.