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Work out monthly repayments, total interest and a payoff schedule.

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Estimates only. Excludes taxes, insurance, fees and any introductory rates.

How loan repayments are calculated

A fixed-rate loan is repaid in equal monthly instalments. Each payment covers the interest due that month, and the rest reduces the balance — so early payments are mostly interest and later payments are mostly principal.

M = P × r (1 + r)n ÷ ((1 + r)n − 1)

MMonthly payment
PAmount borrowed
rMonthly interest rate (annual ÷ 12)
nTotal number of payments (years × 12)

Paying a little extra each month, or making one extra payment a year, can shorten the term and cut total interest substantially because the balance — and the interest charged on it — falls faster.

Worked example

A $300,000 mortgage at 6% over 30 years works out to about $1,799 a month. Across the full term you would repay roughly $647,515 in total, of which around $347,515 is interest.

The real cost of how long you borrow

Stretching a loan over more years lowers each monthly payment but increases the total interest you pay, sometimes dramatically. A shorter term does the opposite: higher payments, far less interest overall. It is worth comparing a few terms side by side before committing.

Ways to pay less interest

  • Overpay when you can. Extra money comes straight off the balance, so less interest accrues for the rest of the loan.
  • Round up the payment. Even a small fixed increase each month can shave months or years off the term.
  • Watch the rate. On large balances, a fraction of a percent changes the total cost meaningfully.

This is general information, not financial advice — lenders differ on fees, early-repayment terms and how interest is applied.

Frequently asked questions

Why is so much of my early payment interest?
Interest is charged on the outstanding balance, which is largest at the start. As the balance falls, the interest portion of each payment shrinks and more goes toward principal.
How does paying extra help?
Extra payments reduce the balance directly, so less interest accrues over the remaining life of the loan. Even small, regular overpayments can shorten the term by years.
Does this include taxes and insurance?
No. It shows principal and interest only. A real mortgage payment often also includes property tax, homeowners insurance and sometimes mortgage insurance, usually collected in escrow.
What is the difference between the interest rate and the APR?
The interest rate is used to calculate your payment. The APR also bundles in certain fees to give a broader cost-of-borrowing figure, so it is usually a little higher than the rate.