What does a personal loan really cost?
Learn how principal, APR, term, and fees work together—and why the monthly payment does not tell the whole story.
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Understand the cost before you borrow.
Independent educational guides that help you compare personal-loan terms, spot important fees, and decide whether consolidation fits your budget.
Debt consolidation checklist
Use a practical before-and-after comparison to decide whether combining balances may actually save money.
Use the checklist →APR vs. interest rate
See the difference between these two percentages, where origination fees fit, and what to compare across offers.
Compare APR and rate →How much does a $15,000 personal loan cost?
Compare estimated payments and total interest at several APRs, then see how a longer term changes the result.
See the examples →Personal-loan origination fee calculator
Calculate the fee on a loan and the estimated cash left when that fee is deducted from the proceeds.
Calculate the fee →Three-year vs. five-year personal loan
See how a longer repayment period can lower the payment while increasing total interest.
Compare loan terms →How to compare two personal-loan offers
Use APR, fees, net proceeds, payment, and total repayment to put two offers on equal footing.
Use the comparison steps →How much cash will you receive after loan fees?
Understand net proceeds and estimate how a deducted fee changes the amount deposited.
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Turn what you learned into an estimate.
Use your own amount, APR, and term to estimate monthly and total repayment.