What does this business loan calculator calculate?
This calculator estimates your payment amount, total interest, total repayment, payoff timeline, and a detailed amortization schedule based on your loan amount, interest rate (APR), term, fees, and extra payments.
What inputs do I need for accurate results?
For the best estimate, enter the loan amount, APR, term length, payment frequency, and any origination fee. Add an optional extra payment to see how faster payoff reduces total interest.
Is the payment shown principal and interest only or does it include fees?
By default, the payment is principal and interest and the origination fee is shown separately. You can choose to roll the fee into the loan to see a higher payment and a different effective APR.
What is an amortization schedule?
An amortization schedule is a payment-by-payment breakdown showing how much of each payment goes to interest and how much goes to principal, plus your remaining balance after each payment.
How is interest calculated in this calculator?
Interest is calculated each period using your periodic rate (APR divided by the number of payments per year) multiplied by the remaining balance. The rest of the payment reduces principal.
How do extra payments change the results?
Extra payments reduce your principal faster, which usually lowers total interest and shortens the payoff timeline. The schedule updates to reflect earlier payoff when extra payment is included.
What is the effective APR shown here?
Effective APR is an estimate of the true borrowing cost when fees are considered. It is calculated by finding the interest rate that makes your payment stream match the net funds you actually receive.
Can I use this for SBA loans, bank term loans, or online lenders?
Yes, this works best for fixed-rate term loans with regular payments (monthly or weekly). For variable-rate loans or products with flexible payments, use this as a strong estimate and confirm details with the lender.