LoanMath

Paying off $10,000 at 24% APR

Computed month by month.

$392/mo

pays off $10,000 at 24% APR in 3 years · $4,124 interest

$10,000 at 24% APR by monthly payment

PaymentTime to pay offTotal interest
$200/monever–
$300/mo4 yr 8 mo$6,644
$392/mo3 yr 1 mo$4,129
$500/mo2 yr 2 mo$2,899
$1,000/mo1 yr 0 mo$1,270

Assumes no new charges, fixed APR, interest compounded monthly.

Payment for a target payoff date

Pay off inMonthly paymentInterest
12 months$946$1,347
18 months$667$2,006
24 months$529$2,689
36 months$392$4,124
48 months$326$5,649
60 months$288$7,261

FAQ

How long to pay off $10,000 at 24% paying 3% a month?

Paying a fixed $300 a month takes 4 yr 8 mo and costs about $6,644 in interest.

What payment clears $10,000 at 24% in 2 years?

About $529 a month, with $2,689 total interest.

Would a balance transfer help?

A 0% transfer for 18 months with a 3-5% fee ($300-$500) is usually cheaper than 24% APR if you can clear the balance during the promo.