Personal Loan Calculator Monthly Payment & Total Cost

Calculate your exact monthly payment and total interest for any personal loan. Compare different rates and terms to see how much rate shopping could save you.

Monthly Payment
$491
Monthly Payment
$491
Total Repaid
$17,676
Total Interest
$2,676
Diagnostic

Over the life of this loan, you pay $2,676 in interest.

That's the cost of borrowing on top of what you actually got.

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5.99%
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PenFed Credit Union Personal Loan
6.09%
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Upstart Personal Loan
6.20%
APR
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Coach Insight

Personal loan rates vary dramatically — from 7.49% for excellent credit to 36% for fair credit. The same $10,000 loan costs $1,400 more over 3 years at 18% vs 8%. Rate shopping matters enormously.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know.

Why This Matters

Personal loan rates vary dramatically — from 7.49% for excellent credit to 36% for fair credit. The same $10,000 loan costs $1,400 more over 3 years at 18% vs 8%. Rate shopping matters enormously.

How to Use It

  1. 1Enter the loan amount
  2. 2Enter the APR offered by the lender
  3. 3Set the loan term (months)
  4. 4Compare your payment across different rates to see the value of shopping

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