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Loan Payment Table Generator

Generate printable loan payment tables showing monthly payments for different loan amounts, interest rates, and terms. Compare payment scenarios instantly.

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What is a Loan Payment Table Generator?

A Loan Payment Table Generator creates a printable grid of monthly loan payments so you can compare how different loan amounts, interest rates, and terms affect your payment. Instead of calculating one scenario at a time, this tool lets you see an entire matrix of options at once, making it easy to find the loan that fits your budget.

How to Use the Loan Payment Table Generator

Select the axis configuration that matches what you want to compare. Choose "Months and Loan" to see payments for different loan terms and amounts at a fixed rate. Choose "Rate and Loan" to compare payments across different interest rates and loan amounts with a fixed term. Choose "Rate and Months" to compare different rates and terms for a fixed loan amount. Adjust the column and row settings to control the range and granularity of the comparison table.

Loan Payment Formula

Each cell in the table is calculated using the standard loan payment formula:

PMT = PV x r x [(1 + r)^n / ((1 + r)^n - 1)]

Where PMT is the monthly payment, PV is the loan amount (present value), r is the monthly interest rate (annual rate divided by 12), and n is the number of monthly payments.

Example Table

With a constant interest rate of 6%, you can generate a table showing how your monthly payment changes for loan amounts from $15,000 to $35,000 and terms from 12 to 60 months. This quick comparison helps you decide between a shorter-term loan with higher payments but less total interest, or a longer-term loan with lower monthly payments but more interest over time.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the "axis" setting do?

The axis setting determines what variables appear in the columns and rows of the payment table, and which variable stays constant. "Months and Loan" varies the loan term (columns) and loan amount (rows) at a fixed rate. "Rate and Loan" varies the interest rate (columns) and loan amount (rows) at a fixed term. "Rate and Months" varies the rate (columns) and term (rows) at a fixed loan amount.

What is the maximum number of columns and rows?

You can generate up to 20 columns and up to 50 rows for a maximum of 1,000 payment calculations in a single table. Adjust the starting value and increment to control the range of each dimension.

Can I print the payment table?

Yes. The generated table is displayed in an HTML table format that you can print directly from your browser using the browser's print function (Ctrl+P or Cmd+P). You can also copy the data from the table if needed.

How is the monthly payment calculated in the table?

Each payment is calculated using the standard loan amortization formula: PMT = PV x r x (1+r)^n / ((1+r)^n - 1), where PV is the loan amount, r is the monthly interest rate, and n is the number of months. This is the same formula used by lenders to calculate fixed-rate loan payments.

Does the table account for compounding frequency?

This calculator assumes monthly compounding, which is standard for most personal loans, auto loans, and mortgages. For loans with different compounding frequencies, use the Advanced Loan Calculator for more precise calculations.