Loan & Mortgage Amortization Calculator (Equal Payment vs. Principal)

Calculate your exact monthly payment, total lifetime interest, and how much you save with Equal Principal repayment.

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Monthly Payment & Total Interest by Loan Amount

Formula: Standard fixed-rate amortization formula (Assumptions: 4.0% APR, 30-year term)
As of: November 2026

$150,000 (4.0% APR, 30-yr)$716 / mo (Total int. $107,804)
$300,000 (4.0% APR, 30-yr)$1,432 / mo (Total int. $215,608)
$500,000 (4.0% APR, 30-yr)$2,387 / mo (Total int. $359,347)
$750,000 (4.0% APR, 30-yr)$3,580 / mo (Total int. $539,021)

Standard Amortization vs. Equal Principal Repayment

In a standard amortizing loan (Equal Payment), your monthly bill stays fixed while early payments go mostly toward interest. In an Equal Principal loan, you pay a fixed slice of principal every month plus declining interest—resulting in higher initial payments but substantial total interest savings.

How One Extra Principal Payment a Year Cuts Years Off Your Mortgage

Making just one additional monthly principal payment per year (or switching to bi-weekly payments) on a 30-year mortgage at 6% APR can shave 4 to 5 years off your loan term and save tens of thousands of dollars in interest.

FAQ

Which repayment method saves the most money?
Equal Principal repayment reduces your loan balance faster from month one, saving 10% to 18% in total lifetime interest compared to standard equal monthly payments.
How is the standard monthly mortgage payment calculated?
It uses the standard annuity formula `M = P × [r(1+r)^n] / [(1+r)^n - 1]`, where `P` is principal, `r` is monthly interest rate, and `n` is total months.
When does refinancing make financial sense?
Refinancing typically pays off when you can lower your interest rate by at least 0.75%–1.00% and plan to stay in the home past the closing-cost break-even period.

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