Compare two payment amounts on one balance. This does not allocate payments across several debts. Monthly interest = opening balance × annual rate ÷ 1200. Payment follows interest; final payment is capped at the balance plus interest. Both scenarios use fixed payments and rates, no fees or new borrowing. Non-amortizing payments and horizons exceeding 1,200 months are rejected. U.S. dollars for display. Enter consistent amounts. Do not enter identifying information. Values are not stored or sent by this tool. Results are hypothetical general education, not an offer or personalized advice.
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