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Personal Loan Calculator

Calculate monthly payments and total cost for an unsecured personal loan.

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Monthly payment

$366.19

Total interest

$2,577.3

Total paid

$17,577.3

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What is personal loan?

Personal loans are unsecured loans typically used for debt consolidation, home improvements, or major purchases. This calculator estimates payments and total cost.

Example

A $10,000 personal loan at 12% for 3 years costs $332/month and $1,957 in interest.

Money-saving tips

  • Use personal loans to consolidate higher-rate credit card debt.
  • Compare offers from credit unions, banks, and online lenders.
  • Avoid loans with prepayment penalties.

Common mistakes

  • Using a personal loan to fund lifestyle rather than consolidate debt.

Financial definitions

Unsecured loan
A loan not backed by collateral, relying only on the borrower's creditworthiness.

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