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The car loan payoff calculation determines the remaining balance on your auto loan after accounting for payments made and interest accrued. It helps borrowers understand how much they need to pay to completely satisfy their loan obligation.
The calculator uses the payoff formula:
Where:
Explanation: The formula calculates the future value of the original loan amount with compound interest, then subtracts payments made to determine remaining balance.
Details: Knowing your payoff amount is essential when considering early loan repayment, refinancing, or selling your vehicle. It helps avoid surprises and ensures proper financial planning.
Tips: Enter the original loan amount (principal), annual interest rate, number of payment periods elapsed, and total payments made to date. All values must be positive numbers.
Q1: Why is my payoff amount different from my remaining principal?
A: The payoff includes accrued interest that hasn't been paid yet, while remaining principal only shows the unpaid portion of the original loan amount.
Q2: How often should I check my payoff amount?
A: Check whenever considering early payoff, refinancing, or selling your car. Some lenders update payoff quotes daily.
Q3: Does this account for early payment penalties?
A: No, this calculator doesn't include potential prepayment penalties. Check your loan agreement for these details.
Q4: Why is my actual payoff slightly different?
A: Lenders may use slightly different methods or account for daily interest accrual. Always get official payoff from your lender.
Q5: Can I use this for other loans?
A: This formula works for simple interest loans. For amortized loans with regular payments, a more complex amortization calculation would be needed.