Accelerate Auto Payment Calculator
Sometimes it is worthwhile to make a principal payment to save on interest charges. This calculator can help show how extra payments will impact your auto loan. Adding slightly more than required to your monthly payments can save hundreds in interest. Paying more than the required amount will also decrease the loan length, freeing up monthly payments down the road.
Accelerate Auto Payments Calculator Key Terms
Extra Monthly Payments
The extra amount you would like to add to the monthly car payment. This number can be changed to determine how much you want to save in overall interest.Interest Rate
An interest rate is how much you will pay each year to borrow money from TDECU, your bank, or your lender expressed as a percentage.Loan Term (Months)
The number of months you will pay on your auto loan. The most common loan terms are between 36 and 84 months.Number of Payments Made
Defines how many payments have been made since the start date of the original loan.Original Loan Balance
The original starting value of the loan.
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