Finance
APR Calculator
Estimate APR from loan amount, monthly payment, term, and upfront fees
FAQs
Why is APR higher than the advertised interest rate?
APR includes borrowing costs such as origination fees and financing charges, so it can be higher than the nominal interest rate.
What is effective APR?
Effective APR accounts for compounding effects and often provides a more complete annualized borrowing cost estimate.
How to Use the APR Calculator
- Enter loan amount, monthly payment, and term.
- Add any upfront fees charged by the lender.
- Compare nominal APR and effective APR.
APR Method
Net Proceeds
Net amount = Loan amount - Upfront fees
Implied APR
Solve monthly rate from payment schedule, then annualize
Use Cases
Lender comparison
Normalize offers with different fee structures.
True cost checks
Understand total annualized borrowing cost.