Business Loan Calculator

Add up what a business loan really costs: the monthly payment, the interest across the term, and the fees on top.

Quick answer: Estimate business loan payments: monthly principal and interest, total interest over the term and total cost including origination fees.

How to use

  1. Enter the loan amount your business needs.
  2. Add the quoted interest rate and repayment term in years.
  3. Include the origination fee percentage your lender charges.
  4. Read the monthly payment, total interest and total cost with fees.
  5. Compare two offers by rerunning each one's rate and fees.

General information only โ€” not medical, financial or legal advice. Figures cross-checked against public official sources (IRS / HMRC / NHS / WHO guidance) as of 2026-08. For decisions that matter, confirm with a licensed professional in your country.

About this tool

Business borrowing is judged on total cost more than on the headline rate, and this calculator adds the pieces up that way. Enter the amount you want to borrow, the rate, a term in years and the origination fee percentage; it returns the monthly principal and interest payment, the interest accumulated across the term, and the all-in cost with fees included. The defaults borrow 150,000 dollars at 9.5 percent over 7 years, producing a payment near 2,452 dollars a month, about 55,900 dollars of interest, and a total cost of roughly 210,400 once a 3 percent origination fee is counted. All figures are estimates based solely on your inputs. Estimates use only the inputs entered; actual SBA and bank loan terms, fees and eligibility vary. Verify with official SBA and lender sources. Not financial or lending advice.SBA 7(a) loans commonly run 10 to 25 years with rates set over a base rate that varies by lender and loan size (approximate; confirm current SBA parameters), while bank term loans and equipment financing use shorter schedules. Origination, packaging and guaranty fees typically add 1 to 4 percent (approximate). Collateral and personal guaranties are standard. Verify terms with official SBA sources.

FAQ

What does SBA 7(a) actually offer small businesses?
The 7(a) program backs portions of loans made by approved lenders, with amounts up to 5 million dollars and terms that stretch to 25 years for real estate and about 10 for most working capital (approximate; verify current SBA parameters). Rates float over a base rate within SBA caps. The backing helps borrowers who lack perfect collateral.
Why does the origination fee matter so much?
Fees come out before you receive a dollar, yet you repay them with interest since they are often financed. On the defaults, 3 percent adds 4,500 dollars, lifting total cost to about 210,400 versus 205,900 in payments alone. Comparing APR, which folds fees into the rate, exposes expensive origination charges quickly.
What is the difference between the rate and APR?
The rate prices the borrowed balance; APR spreads fees across the term and expresses the true yearly cost. A 9.5 percent rate with a 3 percent fee costs more than a fee-free 9.5 percent, especially on short terms. Ask lenders for both, then compare like with like in the total-cost line above.
Will I need to pledge collateral or sign personally?
Most small-business loans, including SBA products, require liens on business assets and personal guaranties from owners holding significant stakes. That means default can reach personal credit. Understanding this before borrowing matters more than a small rate difference, because the downside is broader than the loan balance.
How does a shorter term change the numbers?
Cutting the default 7-year term to 5 years raises the payment to roughly 3,150 dollars a month but cuts total interest to about 39,000 before fees. Shorter terms cost more monthly and less overall; the opposite holds for stretching. Test both above to find what your cash flow absorbs.
Are these figures before or after tax treatment?
The calculator is purely amortization and fees. Business interest is often deductible against taxable income, which lowers the effective cost for profitable companies, but rules, limitations and entity types vary. Confirm treatment with an accountant rather than assuming the full interest line reduces your tax bill.
What else should I compare between lenders?
Look at prepayment penalties, whether the fee is deducted from proceeds or financed, collateral requirements, reporting covenants and how draws work on lines of credit. Two offers with identical payments can differ sharply in flexibility. This calculator captures the money math; the covenants you must read yourself.

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