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Compare up to three finance scenarios side by side, fees and balloons included.

Scenario A
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$5,000$250,000
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0.00%25.00%

Illustrative rate, not a lender offer

yrs
1 yr7 yrs
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0%50%
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$0$5,000
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$0.00$50.00

Frequency

Scenario A has the lowest total cost

$6,760

Less than the most expensive scenario over its full term, with every fee and balloon counted

Scenario A

Lowest total

$40,000 · 5 yrs · 8.90%

Repayment
$833 / month
Monthly equivalent
$833
Total interest
$9,704
Total fees
$695
Balloon at end
$0
Total payable
$50,399
Effective rate
9.58%

Scenario B

$40,000 · 7 yrs · 8.50%

Repayment
$573 / month
Monthly equivalent
$573
Total interest
$15,328
Total fees
$1,830
Balloon at end
$8,000
Total payable
$57,158
Effective rate
9.65%
More than lowest
+$6,760

Scenario B has the lowest regular repayment, but it costs $6,760 more overall than Scenario A. A longer term or a balloon lowers each repayment while adding interest.

Calculator results are indicative estimates only and do not constitute a finance quote, offer, approval or financial advice. Actual repayments, rates, fees and loan terms depend on the lender, product and individual circumstances.

How it works

How the finance comparison figures are worked out

  1. 01

    Each scenario has its own amount, rate, term, frequency, fees and balloon.

  2. 02

    Total payable counts every repayment, fee and balloon, which is the fairest way to compare.

  3. 03

    The lowest regular repayment is often not the cheapest loan once a longer term or balloon is counted.

Calculator results are indicative estimates only and do not constitute a finance quote, offer, approval or financial advice. Actual repayments, rates, fees and loan terms depend on the lender, product and individual circumstances.

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