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The personal loan repayment formula calculates the fixed monthly payment required to repay a loan over a specified term. This formula accounts for both principal and interest components of the repayment.
The calculator uses the standard loan repayment formula:
Where:
Explanation: The formula calculates the fixed payment that pays off the loan exactly over the term, with each payment consisting of both principal and interest components.
Details: Westpac personal loans typically have terms from 1-7 years with interest rates ranging from 6.49% to 12.99% p.a. depending on creditworthiness. Early repayments may incur fees.
Tips: Enter loan amount in AUD (minimum $1,000), annual interest rate (6.49%-12.99%), and loan term in years (1-7). The calculator will show monthly repayments, total repayment amount, and total interest paid.
Q1: What is the minimum loan amount from Westpac?
A: Westpac typically offers personal loans starting from $4,000, though this calculator can show repayments for amounts from $1,000.
Q2: Are there any fees not included in this calculation?
A: Yes, Westpac may charge establishment fees ($150-$250) and monthly service fees ($5-$10) which are not included in this calculation.
Q3: Can I make extra repayments?
A: Westpac allows extra repayments on variable rate loans but may charge fees for fixed rate loans.
Q4: How does the interest rate affect repayments?
A: A 1% increase in interest rate on a $10,000 5-year loan increases monthly repayments by about $5 and total interest by about $300.
Q5: Is this calculator accurate for all Westpac loans?
A: This provides estimates for standard personal loans. Specific products may have different terms or features.