How to use this mortgage amortization calculator
Generate a full amortization schedule with payoff date, total interest, and the impact of extra payments — focused on the schedule, not the full PITI breakdown.
Enter the loan basicsLoan amount, interest rate, term, and start date — the four numbers needed for any amortization schedule.
Add extra paymentsOptional. Monthly, annual, or one-time. The summary shows interest saved and time saved as soon as you enter any extra.
Read the scheduleYearly view by default, monthly toggle for the full payment-by-payment breakdown. Download as CSV or print.
Frequently asked questions
These cover what an amortization schedule is, why this tool asks for less than the main mortgage calculator, and how extra payments change the timeline.
FAQ
What is an amortization schedule?
An amortization schedule is a payment-by-payment breakdown of a fixed-rate loan. For each payment it shows how much goes to principal (paying down the loan) and how much goes to interest, plus the remaining balance after that payment. Early payments are mostly interest; later payments are mostly principal. The schedule also tells you the exact date the loan is paid off and the total interest you'll pay over the life of the loan.
FAQ
Why does this tool ask for less than the main mortgage calculator?
This page is focused. It only asks for what's needed to generate the amortization schedule itself: loan amount, rate, term, and start date. It deliberately doesn't ask for property tax, homeowners insurance, PMI, or HOA dues — those are part of your monthly housing payment but they don't affect amortization (they don't pay down principal). If you want the full PITI breakdown including taxes and insurance, use the main mortgage calculator instead.
FAQ
How do extra payments change the schedule?
Every dollar of extra payment goes straight to principal, which means it permanently shaves interest off the rest of the loan. Even small extras compound dramatically over a 30-year mortgage: an extra $200 a month on a typical loan can save tens of thousands in interest and shorten the term by several years. The tool shows interest saved and time saved as soon as you enter any extra. The schedule reflects all three extra-payment types (monthly, annual, one-time) at the right rows.
FAQ
Can I use this for a non-mortgage loan?
Yes. The math is the same for any fixed-rate amortizing loan — auto loans, personal loans, business loans, student loans. Just enter the loan amount, rate, and term as you would for a mortgage. The labels say 'mortgage' because that's what most people search for, but the schedule and totals are correct for any amortizing loan.
FAQ
What does 'monthly P&I' mean in the summary?
P&I stands for principal and interest — the part of a mortgage payment that actually pays down the loan and pays the lender for the money. This page shows only P&I because it doesn't ask for property tax, insurance, PMI, or HOA. Your real monthly housing payment will be larger because those items get added on top. For the full housing-payment view, use the main mortgage calculator.
FAQ
Is anything I enter here stored or sent anywhere?
No. Everything runs in your browser. The schedule and totals are computed locally, the page makes no network requests for the calculation, and nothing you type is logged, stored, or transmitted to Everyday Tools Hub or anywhere else. The CSV download is generated and triggered entirely client-side.
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