Financing a
Big Purchase

Run the numbers before you sign. Monthly payment, total interest, and full amortization schedule for any loan โ€” in seconds.

3 inputsLoan amount, APR, term
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Personal Vehicles

Cars & Motorcycles

The two most common financed purchases. Know your payment before you walk into the dealership.


Recreational

Boats, RVs, ATVs & Aircraft

Big-ticket recreational purchases often carry higher rates and longer terms. Run the full amortization before you fall in love with the toy.


Business & Property

Equipment & Real Estate

Productive assets โ€” these loans often have tax implications and can be modeled against the cash flow they generate.


How it works

The Math Behind Every Loan

Every calculator here uses the same standard amortization formula. Here's what's actually happening.

Monthly Payment Formula

M = P ร— [r(1+r)โฟ] / [(1+r)โฟ - 1]

Where P = principal, r = monthly rate (APR รท 12 รท 100), n = total number of payments (years ร— 12).

01

Every payment is the same

Amortized loans have a fixed monthly payment. What changes each month is how much of that payment goes to interest vs. principal.

02

Interest front-loads

In month one, almost all of your payment is interest. By the final month, almost all of it is principal. The amortization table shows you the exact split each month.

03

APR is the lever that matters most

A 1% difference in APR on a $50,000 boat loan over 15 years costs over $4,500 in total interest. Always shop the rate, not just the payment.

04

Longer terms = more total interest

Extending from 5 to 7 years on a car loan lowers your monthly payment but can cost you 30โ€“40% more in total interest paid. Use the calculator to see the real tradeoff.