--- title: "Early Loan Repayment Calculator | Numequo" description: "Estimate the time and interest saved with a lump sum or additional monthly payments. Includes the formula and practical examples." canonical: "https://www.numequo.com/finance/loans/early-loan-repayment-calculator/" locale: "en" --- [Numequo](https://www.numequo.com/) › [Finance](https://www.numequo.com/finance/) › [Loans and credit](https://www.numequo.com/finance/loans/) # Early Loan Repayment Calculator Compare your remaining loan schedule with an accelerated repayment scenario. ## Input data - **Remaining balance** - type: number; default: 180000; min: 0.01; max: 1000000000; step: 100 - **Annual interest rate (%)** - type: number; default: 3.5; min: 0; max: 100; step: 0.01 - **Remaining term (years)** - type: number; default: 18; min: 1; max: 100; step: 1 - **One-time extra payment** - type: number; default: 10000; min: 0; max: 1000000000; step: 100 - **Extra payment each month** - type: number; default: 100; min: 0; max: 10000000; step: 10 - **Currency** - type: choice; default: EUR; options: Euro (€), US dollar ($), Pound sterling (£), Canadian dollar (C$), Swiss franc (CHF) ## How it works The baseline payment is calculated from the remaining balance, rate and term. The accelerated schedule applies the lump sum first, then adds the chosen extra amount to every monthly payment. ## Quick examples - **€10k now + €100/month** - Remaining balance: 180000, Annual interest rate (%): 3.5, Remaining term (years): 18, One-time extra payment: 10000, Extra payment each month: 100, Currency: EUR - **$250 extra each month** - Remaining balance: 240000, Annual interest rate (%): 5.5, Remaining term (years): 25, One-time extra payment: 0, Extra payment each month: 250, Currency: USD - **€20k lump sum only** - Remaining balance: 120000, Annual interest rate (%): 2.8, Remaining term (years): 12, One-time extra payment: 20000, Extra payment each month: 0, Currency: EUR ## Understanding your result Time saved shows how much earlier the balance could reach zero. Interest savings exclude any early-repayment penalties, administrative fees or tax consequences. Last verified: 29 September 2026 (2026-09-29) ## Frequently asked questions ### Should I make a lump-sum payment or pay extra each month? A lump sum reduces the interest-bearing balance immediately. Monthly extras are more gradual but may be easier to fit into a budget. You can combine both. ### Does early repayment always reduce the loan term? This calculator keeps the normal payment and applies extras to principal, which shortens the term. A lender may instead recalculate a lower payment. ### Are early-repayment penalties included? No. Check your contract and subtract any penalty or fee from the estimated savings before deciding. ### How are interest savings calculated? 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