Amortization Schedule

Month-by-month principal vs. interest split with declining loan balance.

See how each payment chips away at principal and how much goes to interest over the life of the loan.

Loan Details

Payment Schedule

MonthDatePaymentPrincipalInterestBalance

Practical tips & common mistakes

Early years are interest-heavy

In year one of a 30-year loan, most of each payment is interest. Extra principal early has outsized lifetime savings.

Assuming linear paydown

You do not own 50% equity at year 15 on a 30-year loan — check the schedule for actual remaining balance before selling.

Annual escrow changes

P&I is fixed on fixed-rate loans, but escrowed taxes and insurance change payment envelopes every year.

ARM loans

This schedule assumes fixed rate. Adjustable loans reset — model rate shock before choosing ARM for a starter home.