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Personal Loan Calculator

Monthly payment, total interest and APR of a personal loan, including the origination fee.

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Personal loan cost

Personal loans are usually unsecured, repaid in equal monthly payments over 2–7 years, and often carry an origination fee taken from the money you receive.

Example: $10,000 at 12% for 3 years costs $332.14 a month and $1,957.15 in interest. With a $500 origination fee you receive $9,500, so the APR is 15.61%.

Compare offers by APR

A lower rate with a high fee can cost more than a slightly higher rate with no fee. The APR includes both, so use it to compare.

Frequently asked questions

What is the monthly payment on a $10,000 personal loan?

At 12% for 3 years, $332.14 a month.

How does an origination fee change the APR?

A $500 fee on $10,000 at 12% for 3 years raises the APR from 12% to 15.61%.