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● Loan cost and APR estimate

Loan APR Calculator

Estimate monthly payments, total interest, finance charges and the effective annual percentage rate after lender fees.

APR
STEP 01Enter loan details

Add the loan amount, stated interest rate and repayment term.

STEP 02Add lender fees

Include origination, application and other prepaid finance charges.

STEP 03Compare true borrowing cost

Review the payment, total cost and estimated APR.

Loan amount
$25,000
principal borrowed
Monthly payment
$483.32
principal and interest
Total interest
$3,999.20
interest over full term
Finance charges
$4,499.20
interest plus fees
Estimated APR
7.55%
effective annual cost
Loan details
$
%
years
$
$
Estimated annual percentage rate
7.55%
effective borrowing cost
Fees increase the effective borrowing cost above the stated interest rate.
PrincipalInterestFees
Payment breakdown
Payment per period$483.32
Number of payments60
Total of payments$28,999.20
Total interest$3,999.20
Upfront fees$500
Total borrowing cost$29,499.20
APR summary
Stated interest rate6.50%
Net amount received$24,500
Estimated APR7.55%
APR increase from fees1.05%
Total finance charges$4,499.20
Cost per $1,000 borrowed$179.97
Loan insights
6.50%stated rate
7.55%estimated APR
60payments
Upfront fees equal 2.00% of the loan amount.
What APR includes
Interest chargesIncluded
Origination feeIncluded
Application or lender feesIncluded when entered
Late payment penaltiesNot included
Optional insuranceNot included
Calculation assumptions

The calculator assumes a fixed-rate, fully amortizing loan with equal payments and fees paid upfront. APR is estimated by solving for the periodic rate that equates the net amount received with the scheduled payments, then annualizing that rate.

Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between interest rate and APR?

The interest rate reflects the cost of borrowing the principal. APR also includes qualifying lender fees, making it more useful for comparing loans.

Why can APR be higher than the stated rate?

Upfront finance charges reduce the net amount received while payments remain based on the full loan amount.

Is this the same as a lender's disclosed APR?

It is an estimate. Official disclosures may use specific regulatory rules, fee classifications, rounding and payment timing.

Finance & Calculation Disclaimer

Results are estimates generated locally in your browser using standard financial formulas and the figures you enter. They are for informational purposes only and are not financial, credit, tax or legal advice. Actual offers, rates, fees and eligibility vary by provider. VisionVix accepts no liability for decisions based on this tool's output.

ⓘ Loan APR Calculator Disclaimer
This calculator is for educational and planning purposes only. It does not provide lending, legal, tax or financial advice. Actual APR and loan costs may differ based on lender disclosures, fee treatment, payment timing and applicable regulations.
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