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Loan APR & true-cost tool

APR Calculator

Calculate your loan's estimated annual percentage rate from the amount borrowed, stated interest rate, term and upfront loan fees—then see the payment, total borrowing cost and how the loan changes over time.

Your APR

See the true annual cost of your loan.

Enter the loan amount, stated interest rate, term and any applicable upfront loan fees. The calculator runs locally and turns those figures into a compact APR and loan-cost analysis.

8.36%
estimated annual percentage rate
Small fee impact

Your entered fees raise the effective annual borrowing rate above the stated interest rate.

APR
8.36%
Annualized credit-cost estimate including entered upfront fees.
Monthly payment
$500.95
Fixed monthly payment based on the stated interest rate.
Total borrowing cost
$5,556.92
Scheduled interest plus the entered upfront fees.
Interest rate vs APRAPR gap +0.86 pp
Interest rate
7.50%
APR
8.36%
Where repayment goesTotal scheduled repayment
Principal$25,000Interest$5,056.92Fees$500
Your loan aheadSelected payoff milestones
After 1 year$21,000Remaining balance
Halfway$13,000Remaining balance
Final payment$0Loan fully scheduled to repay

APR takeaway: fees make the loan more expensive than the stated interest rate alone suggests.

Your loan

Use a standard fixed-rate installment loan. USD is the display currency; payments are assumed monthly.

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months
Upfront cost
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Calculation stays in this browser. Entered loan values are not needed in ad-targeting parameters or analytics labels.
How to useKeep the process short: enter the amount, stated rate, term and any applicable upfront fee. The result updates automatically when the required fields are valid.
Enter the loan amountUse the principal on which scheduled payments are based.
Enter the stated rateUse the annual interest rate before APR-includable fees.
Choose the termEnter the number of years or months for the fixed payment schedule.
Add upfront feesOptional: enter applicable fees paid from or deducted from loan proceeds.
What your result meansThis page is deliberately specific: it estimates APR for a standard fixed-rate, equal-monthly-payment loan rather than mixing APR with affordability, credit score or approval tools.

What APR tells you

APR is an annualized measure of credit cost. On a simple closed-end installment loan, applicable upfront fees can make APR higher than the stated interest rate because the borrower receives less net credit while making the scheduled payments.

What the monthly payment tells you

The monthly payment is calculated from the full loan amount, stated annual interest rate and number of monthly payments. It shows cash-flow impact, while APR focuses on annualized credit cost.

What total borrowing cost tells you

Total borrowing cost in this calculator equals scheduled interest plus the entered upfront fees. It complements APR by translating borrowing cost into dollars.

Scope and assumption

The calculator assumes one initial loan advance, equal monthly payments, a fixed stated rate, and entered fees deducted from proceeds rather than added to principal. Irregular payment dates, financed fees, variable rates and open-end credit need different treatment.

FormulaThe payment is calculated from the stated loan rate. APR is then solved from the amount financed and payment stream using an iterative present-value equation.
Payment
Payment = P × r(1 + r)n ÷ ((1 + r)n − 1)
Amount financed
Amount Financed = Loan Amount − Entered Upfront Fees
Periodic APR rate
Amount Financed = Σ Payment ÷ (1 + i)t, for t = 1 … n
APR
APR = i × 12 × 100

Example values will appear here after calculation.

Tips and common mistakesUse APR as one comparison measure, then check the payment, term and total dollar cost. Keep fee treatment consistent when comparing offers.

Tips

  • Compare APRs, not only advertised rates. Applicable fees can change the annualized cost.
  • Check which upfront fees apply. Origination and other charges can affect the amount financed and APR treatment.
  • Compare similar loan terms. A different term changes payment size and total dollars paid.
  • Look at APR and total cost together. Percentage and dollar views answer different questions.
  • Review official disclosures. Use the lender's final documents for the transaction-specific APR.
  • Recalculate when fees change. Even with the same rate and term, fees can move APR.

Common mistakes

  • Entering APR as the interest rate. Use the stated annual interest rate in the rate field.
  • Leaving out relevant upfront fees. Omitting them can understate the estimated APR.
  • Assuming APR equals interest rate. The two measures can differ when applicable charges are present.
  • Comparing APRs across very different terms. Term, payment and total cost still matter.
  • Treating the estimate as an official disclosure. Actual lender APR can depend on transaction details and rules.
  • Assuming every fee belongs in APR. Fee treatment can vary; enter only fees appropriate for the comparison you are making.
Frequently asked questionsConcise answers to the APR questions users most often need after seeing a rate, fee impact and total borrowing cost.
ReferencesPrimary U.S. consumer-credit references used for the calculation framework and educational explanations.
DisclaimerA focused APR estimate is useful for education and comparison, but it is not a lender disclosure or a substitute for transaction-specific advice.
ImportantEducational estimate, not an official loan disclosure.

Use the result as a planning and comparison aid.

This APR Calculator provides estimates for educational and planning purposes. Actual APR calculations and required disclosures can depend on payment timing, transaction structure, fee treatment, applicable law and lender methodology. Results are not loan offers, financial advice, legal advice or official lending disclosures. Review the lender's official documents before making a borrowing decision.

Fixed-payment scopeOne advance, equal monthly payments and a fixed stated rate.
Fee assumptionEntered upfront fees are deducted from proceeds and are not financed into principal.
Comparison useCompare APR with payment, term, total cost and the lender's final disclosure.
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Last reviewed: 4 August 2026