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The Loan & Payment Calculator helps you estimate monthly loan payments, total interest, and amortization schedules. It supports Amortized Loans, Deferred Payment Loans, and Bond Yield calculations.
By entering loan amount, interest rate, and term, users can instantly see their repayment plan. The tool also provides detailed amortization tables to track principal and interest breakdown over time.
This calculator is essential for homebuyers, investors, and anyone planning to take a loan. It helps in making informed financial decisions by comparing different loan scenarios.
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đ° Amortized Loan â Quick Reference
How Amortization Works
| Term | Description |
|---|---|
| Principal | Original loan amount |
| Interest Rate | Annual percentage rate (APR) |
| Term | Loan duration in years |
| Monthly Payment | Fixed payment amount |
| Amortization | Gradual repayment schedule |
| Equity | Portion of property owned |
Key Benefits
| â | Fixed monthly payments |
| â | Builds equity over time |
| â | Interest may be tax-deductible |
| â | Fixed rate options available |
| â | Clear payoff date |
đ Loan Calculator Guide
đ° About Amortized Loans
- Fixed Payments: Equal monthly installments
- Interest Front-loaded: Early payments are mostly interest
- Equity Building: Principal reduces with each payment
- Amortization Schedule: Detailed payment breakdown
- Prepayment Options: May reduce total interest
đ Common Loan Types
- Mortgages: 15-30 year terms, secured by property
- Auto Loans: 3-7 year terms, secured by vehicle
- Personal Loans: 1-7 year terms, unsecured
- Student Loans: 10-25 year terms, education financing
âŗ About Deferred Payments
- Grace Period: No payments during deferment
- Interest Accrual: Interest continues to accumulate
- Capitalization: Interest may be added to principal
- Extended Terms: Longer repayment after deferment
đ Loan Impact
- Credit Score: Affects interest rates
- Debt-to-Income: Key approval factor
- Loan-to-Value: Collateral requirements
- Payment History: Affects future credit
- Prepayment Penalties: Check terms
đ Interest Rate Factors
- Credit Score: Higher score = lower rates
- Loan Term: Shorter terms = lower rates
- Loan Amount: Larger loans may have better rates
- Down Payment: More down = better rates
- Market Conditions: Follows Fed rates
đŗ Loan Costs
- APR: Annual Percentage Rate
- Origination Fees: 0.5-1% of loan amount
- Prepayment Penalties: Check terms
- Late Fees: Typically 3-5% of payment
đ Loan Terms
- Short-term: 1-3 years
- Medium-term: 3-7 years
- Long-term: 10-30+ years
- Balloon: Large final payment
đ About Bond Yields
- Current Yield: Annual income / Market price
- Yield to Maturity: Total return if held to maturity
- Yield to Call: If called by issuer
- Yield to Worst: Worst-case scenario return
đ Bond Markets
- Government: Treasury bonds, bills, notes
- Corporate: Investment grade to junk
- Municipal: Tax-exempt, local projects
- International: Sovereign and corporate
đ Bond Strategies
- Laddering: Stagger maturities
- Barbell: Short and long-term mix
- Bullet: All bonds mature same year
- Active vs Passive: Managed or index funds
- Tax-Loss Harvesting: Offset capital gains