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Loan Payoff Calculator

Work out your payoff date, total interest, and how much you save by paying extra.

Whether it is a personal loan, car loan, or several loans at once, this calculator shows exactly when each one clears, how much interest you pay, and how much faster you finish by paying a little extra each month. Add your loans below, set your monthly budget, and compare snowball versus avalanche if you are juggling more than one.

Your debts

Pre-filled with an example — edit the numbers to match your own.

Minimums total £325 / month.

Applied in month 1 (e.g. a bonus or tax refund).

Repayment strategy

Debt-free date

July 2029

3 yr 1 mo

Total interest paid

£3,645.62

avalanche method

Total amount paid

£18,145.62

principal + interest

Interest you could save

£91.61

avalanche vs other method

Snowball vs Avalanche — side by side

Snowball

Time to debt-free
3 yr 1 mo
Total interest
£3,737.23
First debt cleared
Credit Card B

Avalanche

Lowest interest
Time to debt-free
3 yr 1 mo
Total interest
£3,645.62
First debt cleared
Credit Card A
The avalanche method saves £91.61 in interest.

Total balance over time

How your combined debt falls under each strategy.

Payoff order

The order your debts clear under the avalanche method.

  1. 1Credit Card A
  2. 2Credit Card B
  3. 3Personal Loan

Payoff schedule

37 months total
MonthInterestRemaining balance
1£198.54£14,198.54
2£193.66£13,892.2
3£188.7£13,580.9
4£183.65£13,264.56
5£178.52£12,943.07
6£173.29£12,616.37
7£167.98£12,284.35
8£162.58£11,946.92
9£157.08£11,604
10£151.49£11,255.49
11£145.8£10,901.28
12£140.01£10,541.29

Should you consolidate?

Compare a single consolidation loan against your DIY avalanche plan.

Your DIY plan (avalanche)

Time to clear
3 yr 1 mo
Total interest
£3,645.62
Total cost
£18,145.62

Consolidation loan

Monthly payment
£378.07
Total interest
£3,212.52
Total cost (incl. fee)
£18,147.52
Your DIY avalanche plan looks cheaper by about £1.9. Consolidating at these terms would cost more — try a lower APR, smaller fee, or shorter term.Estimate only — not a quote or financial advice. Check the lender's actual terms and any early-repayment options.
Next step

Ready to lower your interest rate?

If your plan shows consolidation could save you money, compare real, regulated lenders and 0% balance-transfer cards before you apply. Always check the representative APR, fees, and eligibility.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I pay off a loan faster?

Pay more than the minimum whenever you can, and apply any lump sums (bonuses, tax refunds) straight to the principal. Even a small fixed overpayment each month can cut months or years off the term and save significant interest. The calculator shows the exact effect.

Will I be charged for paying off a loan early?

Some loans carry early-repayment charges, especially fixed-rate personal loans. Check your agreement before overpaying. This tool models the interest saving from early payoff but does not include lender-specific early-repayment fees.

Can I plan several loans together?

Yes. Add each loan as a row, set one overall monthly budget, and the planner sequences them using the snowball or avalanche strategy — rolling each cleared payment onto the next loan automatically.

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