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Business Loan Calculator

Estimate your monthly payment, total interest, and repayment cost. See how your loan amount, interest rate, and term affect the numbers.

Enter your loan details

Amount borrowed, in US dollars.
Use the interest rate, not a factor rate or APR with fees.
Whole years or months, up to 30 years (360 months).

Estimated monthly payment

Fixed rate · Monthly payments

Total interest
Total repayment
Loan amountInterest

View repayment schedule

Monthly breakdown of principal, interest, and remaining balance.

Estimated monthly loan repayment schedule
MonthPaymentPrincipalInterestBalance

Monthly payment

Your estimated principal and interest payment each month.

Total interest

The estimated borrowing cost over the full loan term, excluding fees.

Total repayment

Your loan amount plus estimated interest over the full term.

Estimates are for educational purposes and are not loan offers. This calculator assumes a fixed annual interest rate, equal monthly payment periods, and the first payment one month after funding. It excludes fees, variable rates, balloon structures, and extra payments. Amounts are rounded for display; totals use unrounded calculations. Actual lender calculations and terms may differ. Your entries stay in this calculator and are not sent to our financing partner.

How to Use the Business Line of Credit Calculator

  1. Enter your credit limit. This is the total credit available in the scenario you want to explore.
  2. Enter your initial draw amount. Add the amount you plan to borrow, up to your credit limit.
  3. Add an annual interest rate. Use a quoted rate or test different rates for planning purposes.
  4. Choose your planning period. Enter the number of months you want to model.
  5. Select a repayment scenario. Compare interest-only payments with paying off the draw through equal monthly payments.

Review the results, then adjust your inputs to explore another scenario.

Explore Business Financing Options

Now that you have an estimate, take the next step toward understanding your financing options. Compare any available offer with your expected cash flow, repayment plan, and total borrowing cost.

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Understand Your Estimated Payments

Interest-Only Scenario

This scenario estimates monthly interest payments while keeping the amount borrowed unchanged. The calculator assumes you repay the entire borrowed amount, plus the final month’s interest, at the end of your selected planning period.

The monthly interest amount is not your final payment. You still need to repay the principal.

Monthly Payoff Scenario

This scenario spreads repayment of the initial draw across your selected number of months. Each payment includes principal and interest, gradually reducing the outstanding balance.

It is a planning estimate, not a calculation of your lender’s required minimum payment.

Business Line of Credit Payment Example

Suppose you enter a $100,000 credit limit, draw $50,000, and use a 12% annual interest rate over 12 months.

Estimated result Interest-only scenario Monthly payoff scenario
Regular monthly payment $500.00 in interest $4,442.44 in principal and interest
Final month’s payment $50,500.00 Approximately $4,442.44
Total interest $6,000.00 $3,309.27
Total paid, including principal $56,000.00 $53,309.27

See How Borrowing Decisions Affect Your Budget

Before choosing a financing option, explore multiple scenarios. This calculator helps you:

  • Compare the costs of drawing different amounts.
  • Estimate the effect of a higher or lower interest rate.
  • See how a shorter payoff period changes monthly payments.
  • Plan for the principal repayment in an interest-only scenario.
  • Review estimated total interest alongside the monthly payment.

What the Calculator Includes—and Its Limits

The calculator models one initial draw from an otherwise unused credit line. It assumes a constant annual interest rate, equal monthly periods, and no additional borrowing.

It does not include annual fees, draw fees, origination fees, or other lender charges. It also does not model changing rates, daily balance calculations, or lender-specific minimum payments.

The unused credit figure is your entered credit limit minus the initial draw. It is not confirmation that a lender will make that amount available.

Frequently asked questions

What is a business line of credit?

A business line of credit provides access to funds up to an approved limit. You can draw funds as needed, subject to your agreement. With a revolving line, repaying principal generally makes that credit available to borrow again, provided the account remains eligible for additional draws. Learn more about how business credit lines work.

What is the difference between my credit limit and my draw amount?

Your credit limit is the maximum amount available under the credit agreement. Your draw amount is the portion you borrow.

For example, drawing $20,000 from a $75,000 line leaves $55,000 unused before considering any lender restrictions or other outstanding balances.

How does this calculator estimate monthly interest?

For the interest-only scenario, it multiplies the amount drawn by the annual interest rate and divides by 12.

For example, a $20,000 draw at a 12% annual rate produces an estimated monthly interest payment of $200. Actual lender calculations may differ.

Does an interest-only payment reduce my balance?

No. Paying only interest leaves the principal unchanged. In this calculator’s interest-only scenario, the full principal is repaid in the final month, along with that month’s interest.

Does the calculator show my required minimum payment?

No. It shows two illustrative repayment scenarios. Your lender’s required payment may use a different formula or payment schedule. Check your agreement for the actual requirements.

Can I model additional draws?

This version models one initial draw with no additional borrowing. You can change the draw amount to compare separate scenarios, but it does not simulate a series of withdrawals and repayments.

Are fees included in the results?

No. The estimates exclude lender fees. Review any offer for charges that could increase your total cost, including account maintenance, annual, origination, or draw fees.

Can I test different interest rates?

Yes. Change the annual interest rate and calculate again to compare results. Each calculation assumes that rate stays constant throughout the planning period.

Is the calculator free, and will using it affect my credit?

The calculator is free to use and does not perform a credit check. Exploring numbers here is separate from applying for financing.

Does a calculator result mean I qualify for financing?

No. The calculator does not assess eligibility, approve applications, or offer loans. The financing provider determines any approved amount, interest rate, and repayment terms.