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The Loan Payment Calculator With A Balloon calculates monthly interest-only payments with a balloon payment at maturity. This type of loan structure features lower monthly payments during the loan term with a larger final payment.
The calculator uses the following formulas:
Where:
Explanation: The calculator computes interest-only monthly payments and the total amount due at maturity, which includes the original principal plus all accrued interest.
Details: Accurate loan payment calculation is crucial for financial planning, budgeting, and understanding the total cost of borrowing. It helps borrowers assess affordability and plan for the balloon payment at maturity.
Tips: Enter principal amount in currency, monthly interest rate as a decimal (e.g., 0.01 for 1%), and time period in years. All values must be positive numbers.
Q1: What is a balloon payment?
A: A balloon payment is a larger-than-normal final payment due at the end of a loan term, typically consisting of the remaining principal balance.
Q2: When are balloon payment loans typically used?
A: These loans are commonly used in real estate, auto financing, and business loans where borrowers expect to have a large sum available at maturity or plan to refinance.
Q3: What are the advantages of balloon payment loans?
A: Lower monthly payments during the loan term, making them more affordable in the short term compared to fully amortizing loans.
Q4: What are the risks of balloon payment loans?
A: The main risk is the inability to make the large final payment, which may require refinancing or selling the asset, potentially at unfavorable terms.
Q5: How does the monthly interest rate relate to annual percentage rate (APR)?
A: Monthly interest rate = Annual interest rate ÷ 12. For example, 12% APR = 1% monthly rate (0.01 as decimal).