Loan Amortization Schedule Calculator

Calculate your loan amortization schedule, model extra principal payments, and export your payoff plan to CSV.

Loan Terms

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Accelerate your payoff date and save thousands in compound interest

Monthly Principal & Interest Payment
$1996.20/mo

Base: $1896.20 + Extra: $100.00

Total Interest Paid
$321,639
Total Loan Cost
$621,639
Interest Saved
+$60,995
Extra monthly payments shave 4.0 years (48 months) off your mortgage!
Annual Amortization BreakdownYearly Balance
YearPrincipal PaidInterest PaidEnding Balance
Year 1$4,590$19,365$295,410
Year 2$4,897$19,057$290,513
Year 3$5,225$18,730$285,289
Year 4$5,575$18,380$279,714
Year 5$5,948$18,006$273,766
Year 6$6,347$17,608$267,419
Year 7$6,772$17,183$260,647
Year 8$7,225$16,729$253,422
Year 9$7,709$16,245$245,713
Year 10$8,225$15,729$237,488
Year 11$8,776$15,178$228,712
Year 12$9,364$14,591$219,348
Year 13$9,991$13,963$209,357
Year 14$10,660$13,294$198,697
Year 15$11,374$12,580$187,323
Year 16$12,136$11,819$175,187
Year 17$12,949$11,006$162,239
Year 18$13,816$10,139$148,423
Year 19$14,741$9,213$133,682
Year 20$15,728$8,226$117,954
Year 21$16,782$7,173$101,172
Year 22$17,905$6,049$83,267
Year 23$19,105$4,850$64,162
Year 24$20,384$3,570$43,778
Year 25$21,749$2,205$22,029
Year 26$22,029$749$0

How Loan Amortization Works

With standard fixed-rate amortized loans, your total monthly payment remains identical throughout the entire term. However, the internal composition of each payment shifts dramatically over time: early payments are heavily weighted toward interest charges, while later payments consist almost entirely of principal reduction.

The Monthly Payment Formula

M = P × [ r(1 + r)^n ] / [ (1 + r)^n − 1 ]
Where:
• M = Monthly principal & interest payment
• P = Loan principal amount
• r = Monthly interest rate (Annual rate / 12)
• n = Total number of monthly payments (Years × 12)

Loan Planning Applications

  • Mortgage Early Payoff Planning

    Model how adding an extra $100 or $250 each month to your mortgage principal dramatically cuts loan duration and saves tens of thousands in interest.

  • Commercial & Personal Loan Auditing

    Understand exactly what portion of each monthly payment goes towards paying down debt principal versus paying bank finance charges.

  • Refinancing Cost-Benefit Comparison

    Compare an existing 30-year amortization curve against a new 15-year fixed rate schedule to verify interest savings.

  • Tax Deductible Mortgage Interest Estimation

    Review the exact dollar amount of mortgage interest paid per year for Schedule A itemized tax deductions.

Why Use This Amortization Calculator

Extra Principal Payment Accelerator

Calculates exact years and months shaved off your loan term alongside cumulative interest saved.

Complete Annual Schedule Table

Detailed yearly breakdown showing beginning balance, principal paid, interest paid, and year-end remaining principal balance.

Instant CSV Spreadsheet Export

Download your full custom amortization schedule into a CSV file compatible with Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, and Apple Numbers.

Flexible Multi-Year Terms

One-click switching between standard 15, 20, 25, and 30-year mortgage and commercial loan horizons.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an amortization schedule?

An amortization schedule is a complete table of periodic loan payments that shows the exact amount of principal and interest comprising each payment until the loan is paid off at maturity.

Why is early mortgage payment mostly interest?

Because interest is calculated as a percentage of your remaining outstanding balance. In early years, when the principal balance is at its highest, interest charges consume the majority of your monthly payment. As the principal diminishes, less interest accrues, and a larger portion goes toward paying off the loan balance.

How do extra principal payments save money?

Extra payments reduce your principal balance directly. Since interest in subsequent months is calculated on a smaller balance, your future interest charges shrink permanently, shortening the life of the loan.

Can I download this schedule for Excel or Google Sheets?

Yes! Click the 'CSV' button at the top right of the calculator to download your customized amortization table directly to your computer.

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