APR calculator

Estimate APR from principal, equal monthly payments and entered fees. Solves cash-flow present value with equal months. Does not replace contractual APR.

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How to use the tool

  1. Fill in these fields: Loan principal (€), Monthly installment (€), Monthly payments (1–600), Upfront fees (€), Fee per payment (€).
  2. Select “Calculate” to obtain the result.
  3. Compare the amount received after upfront fees with the cumulative repayments, including monthly fees.
  4. Use the sliders in the calculator with a mouse, touch or the arrow keys. Use the calculator fields for precise values or values outside the sliders’ ranges.

Method and principles

Formula

P − F 0 = Σ A + F m (1 + r )m
P − F₀ = Σ (A + Fₘ)/(1+r)^m; APR = ((1+r)^12 − 1) × 100
APR = ( (1 + r )12 − 1 ) × 100

Practical example

Input
  • Loan principal (€): 10000
  • Monthly installment (€): 190
  • Monthly payments (1–600): 60
  • Upfront fees (€): 100
  • Fee per payment (€): 2
Result
6.30662848372 %

Limits and checks

Limits and checks
ParameterValue
Monthly payments (1–600)≥ 1; ≤ 600

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