Auto Loan Calculator Early Payment Calculator Lump Sum

Auto Loan Remaining Balance After Lump Sum Payment:

\[ RB = PMT \times \frac{1 - (1 + r)^{-m}}{r} - \text{lump\_sum} \]

Monthly Payment (PMT):

Monthly Interest Rate (r):

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Remaining Periods (m):

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Lump Sum Payment:

Remaining Balance (RB):

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1. What is the Auto Loan Lump Sum Calculator?

This calculator determines the remaining balance on an auto loan after making a lump sum payment. It helps borrowers understand how additional payments affect their loan payoff timeline and interest savings.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the present value of an annuity formula:

\[ RB = PMT \times \frac{1 - (1 + r)^{-m}}{r} - \text{lump\_sum} \]

Where:

\( RB \) — Remaining balance after lump sum payment
\( PMT \) — Monthly payment amount
\( r \) — Monthly interest rate (annual rate ÷ 12)
\( m \) — Number of remaining payments
\( \text{lump\_sum} \) — Additional payment amount

Explanation: The formula calculates the present value of remaining payments, then subtracts the lump sum payment to determine the new balance.

3. Importance of Lump Sum Payments

Details: Making lump sum payments reduces principal faster, decreasing total interest paid and potentially shortening the loan term. This calculator shows the immediate impact of such payments.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter your regular monthly payment, monthly interest rate (divide APR by 12), remaining number of payments, and the lump sum amount you plan to pay. All values must be positive numbers.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: How do I find my monthly interest rate?
A: Divide your annual percentage rate (APR) by 12. For example, 6% APR becomes 0.06/12 = 0.005 monthly rate.

Q2: Will making lump sum payments always reduce my loan term?
A: Yes, but check with your lender about how they apply extra payments - some may recast the loan while others keep the same term but reduce payments.

Q3: Is it better to make regular extra payments or one lump sum?
A: Mathematically equivalent if timing and amounts are equal, but lump sums provide immediate principal reduction.

Q4: Are there prepayment penalties for auto loans?
A: Most auto loans don't have prepayment penalties, but check your loan agreement to be sure.

Q5: How accurate is this calculator?
A: It provides a close estimate, but your lender's specific amortization method may produce slightly different results.