How accurate is this calculator?
This calculator uses the standard mortgage amortization formula P = L × [c(1 + c)n] / [(1 + c)n − 1], where L is loan amount, c is the monthly interest rate (annual ÷ 12), and n is the total number of monthly payments. Results are accurate to the cent, assuming a fixed rate and twelve equal payments per year. Your actual lender may use slightly different rounding rules in the final payment, but the difference is typically less than $0.50. For interest-only loans, the calculator uses simple monthly interest (loan amount × annual rate ÷ 12).
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