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Amortization Schedule for a Loan

Buying a house? Car? Getting a loan? This page will help you see what your payment plan will be, for repaying the loan. This is typically called an "Amortization Table." The word "Amortize" means to "break down gradually" (as in the amount of money you owe).

Fill in the blanks and see how it will all break down for you.

What is the amount of the loan?
$

What is the duration of the loan (in years)?

years

How many payments per year are there?

What is the annual interest rate? (in a percentage)

%

What "extra" amount can you afford to pay each month?

$
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