Pay off $1,000 at 29.99% with $400/month
Balance $1,000.00 • APR 29.99% • Payment $400.00/mo
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Payoff in: 3 months
Payoff date: 5/27/2026
Total interest: $46.62
Schedule (first 24 months)
| Month | Balance | Payment | Interest | Principal | Remaining |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,000.00 | $400.00 | $24.99 | $375.01 | $624.99 |
| 2 | $624.99 | $400.00 | $15.62 | $384.38 | $240.61 |
| 3 | $240.61 | $246.62 | $6.01 | $240.61 | $0.00 |
Explanation
This scenario starts with $1,000.00 at 29.99% APR. Paying $400.00/month clears the balance in about 3 months (example payoff date: 4/1/2026).
Month one interest is roughly $24.99 (2.50% per month), so about $375.01 goes to principal right away.
Interest is a smaller share of the payment from the start, so most of what you pay reduces principal. That typically leads to a faster payoff curve.
Total interest paid is about $46.62. Even small payment increases can reduce interest, especially at higher APRs.
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| Month | Payment | Interest | Principal | Remaining |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $400.00 | $24.99 | $375.01 | $624.99 |
| 2 | $400.00 | $15.62 | $384.38 | $240.61 |
| 3 | $246.62 | $6.01 | $240.61 | $0.00 |
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| Month | Payment | Interest | Principal | Remaining |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $400.00 | $24.99 | $375.01 | $624.99 |
| 2 | $400.00 | $15.62 | $384.38 | $240.61 |
| 3 | $246.62 | $6.01 | $240.61 | $0.00 |