Loan payment

Payment Calculator

Calculate a fixed monthly payment for an amortized loan.

Payment scope

This calculator includes principal and interest only. Taxes, insurance, fees, variable rates and early payoff behavior are not included.

Example

A 250,000 loan at 6% for 30 years has a fixed principal-and-interest payment of about 1,499 per month before any taxes, insurance or fees.

How to use the result

Use the payment to compare loan size, rate and term scenarios. A longer term usually lowers the monthly payment but increases total interest.

Limitations

This is a simplified amortized-loan estimate. It does not model adjustable rates, balloon payments, prepayment penalties or lender-specific fees.

Last reviewed: 2026-05-17

Before relying on this result

Use this calculator together with the formula, assumptions, limitations and examples on the page. If the topic involves health, tax, lending, investment, legal, safety or current-rate decisions, treat the number as an estimate and check the relevant primary source or professional guidance.

Calculator metadata last reviewed: 2026-05-14.