Interest Rate Calculator

Solve for the interest rate when you know principal, monthly payment and loan duration.

How to use

Enter principal, monthly payment and years; rate is calculated numerically.

Formula

Solves amortization formula for r (Newton-Raphson).

Examples

  • $10,000, $200/mo, 5 years → ~7.4% annual

Important notes

Estimate; assumes fixed equal payments.

Frequently asked questions

When is this useful?

When a lender quotes monthly payments but not the APR.

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