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Business Loan Calculator

Estimate your monthly payments, total cost, and interest for any business loan — in seconds. Adjust the sliders to model different scenarios before you apply.

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Typical rates: SBA loans 6–13% · Term loans 7–30% · Online lenders 10–36% · Rates depend on credit score, revenue, and lender.

Monthly Payment

$1,578.38

for 36 months

Total Repaid

$56,821.57

$50K borrowed

Total Interest

$6,821.57

12.0% of total cost

Cost Breakdown

Principal 88%Interest 12%

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How to Use This Business Loan Calculator

Enter three numbers and the calculator does the rest. Loan amount is how much you need to borrow. Annual interest rate is the rate your lender quotes (not APR, which includes fees). Loan term is how many months you have to repay.

The calculator uses the standard amortising loan formula, which means early payments are mostly interest and later payments are mostly principal. Toggle the amortisation schedule to see exactly how your balance drops month by month.

What Affects Your Business Loan Payments?

Loan Amount

More borrowing = higher monthly payments and more total interest. Only borrow what you need — lenders look at your debt-to-income ratio.

Interest Rate

Even a 2% rate difference on a $100K loan can mean thousands in extra interest over the term. Good credit scores unlock lower rates.

Loan Term

Longer terms reduce monthly payments but increase total interest paid. Shorter terms cost more each month but save money overall.

Types of Business Loans and Typical Rates

Loan TypeTypical RateTermBest For
SBA 7(a) Loan6–13%Up to 10 yrsMost small businesses
SBA 504 Loan5–10%10–25 yrsEquipment & real estate
Term Loan (bank)7–20%1–5 yrsEstablished businesses
Online Term Loan10–35%3–36 moFast funding needs
Business Line of Credit8–25%RevolvingWorking capital
SBA Microloan8–13%Up to 6 yrsStartups, <$50K needs

Disclaimer: This calculator provides estimates only and does not constitute financial advice. Actual loan terms depend on your lender, credit profile, and business financials. Consult a financial advisor or lender before making borrowing decisions.

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