How Loan Repayments Work
Personal loans commonly use the reducing balance method, where each month you pay interest only on the remaining balance. Early payments contain more interest; later payments contain more principal. This calculator uses the standard amortisation formula to compute your fixed monthly repayment, total interest paid, and total amount repaid over the loan term.
Understanding APR
The Årlig Percentage Rate (APR) is the true annual cost of borrowing, including interest and any mandatory fees. It is the standardised figure lenders must quote across Europe, making it the best basis for comparing loan offers. A loan advertised with a low interest rate but high arrangement fees may have a higher APR than a straightforward loan with a slightly higher rate.
Lånetermin vs. Månedlig Betaling Trade-Off
Extending your loan term reduces your monthly payment but significantly increases the total interest paid. For example, a €10,000 loan at 8% APR costs approximately €203/month over 5 years (total interest: €2,166) but only €109/month over 10 years (total interest: €3,033). Choosing the shortest term you can comfortably afford minimises your overall cost.
Drikkepenges to Reduce Loan Costs
- Make overpayments when possible — check your lender's early repayment rules first
- Shorten the term — a shorter loan costs more monthly but far less in total interest
- Improve your credit score before applying to access lower rates
- Sammenlign multiple lenders — rates can vary by 3–5% for the same borrower profile
- Consider a 0% balance transfer or personal loan consolidation to reduce high-rate debt
Types of Loans
- Personal loan — unsecured, fixed rate, fixed term; best for large one-off purchases
- Car finance (HP or PCP) — sikret på køretøjet; PCP har en ballonbetaling i slutningen
- Mortgage — secured on property; much longer terms (15–35 years)
- Credit card — revolving credit; very high APR if not cleared monthly
Relaterede lommeregnere
- Credit Card Payoff — Debt-free date and interest savings.
- APY / APR Calculator — Konverter mellem APR (nominel) og APY (effektiv) ved enhver sammensætningsfrekvens.
- Mortgage Repayment Calculator — Månedlige betalinger, samlet rente og fuld amortiseringsplan.