$1,000 Loan Payment Calculator
The monthly payment on a $1,000 loan at 12% APR is $33.21 over 3 years (36 months), for $196 in total interest. Over 60 months the payment is $22.24, with $335 of interest.
Your rate drives the cost more than anything else. Banks’ average personal loan rate is 11.90% (Federal Reserve, Q3 2026, released Oct. 7, 2026), but online lenders offered borrowers with good credit (690–719) about 19.60% as of Oct. 1, 2026 — $36.96 a month on this loan over the same term. Find your rate and term in the table below.
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$1,000 loan at 12% APR, 3 years
$33.21/month
$196 total interest · $1,196 total repaid
- 60 months
- $22
- 8% APR, 5 yr
- $20
- 19.60% (good credit)
- $37
- Bank average APR
- 11.90%
$1,000 loan monthly payment by rate and term
Fixed-rate monthly payment, rounded to the dollar. APR includes any origination fee the lender charges.
| APR | 24 mo | 36 mo | 48 mo | 60 mo | 72 mo | 84 mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6% | $44 | $30 | $23 | $19 | $17 | $15 |
| 8% | $45 | $31 | $24 | $20 | $18 | $16 |
| 10% | $46 | $32 | $25 | $21 | $19 | $17 |
| 12% | $47 | $33 | $26 | $22 | $20 | $18 |
| 14% | $48 | $34 | $27 | $23 | $21 | $19 |
| 16% | $49 | $35 | $28 | $24 | $22 | $20 |
| 18% | $50 | $36 | $29 | $25 | $23 | $21 |
| 20% | $51 | $37 | $30 | $26 | $24 | $22 |
| 24% | $53 | $39 | $33 | $29 | $26 | $25 |
| 28% | $55 | $41 | $35 | $31 | $29 | $27 |
| 32% | $57 | $44 | $37 | $34 | $31 | $30 |
| 36% | $59 | $46 | $40 | $36 | $34 | $33 |
Total interest on $1,000 at 12% by loan term
A longer term lowers the payment but costs more in total.
| Term | Monthly | Total interest | Total repaid |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 months (2 yr) | $47.07 | $130 | $1,130 |
| 36 months (3 yr) | $33.21 | $196 | $1,196 |
| 48 months (4 yr) | $26.33 | $264 | $1,264 |
| 60 months (5 yr) | $22.24 | $335 | $1,335 |
| 72 months (6 yr) | $19.55 | $408 | $1,408 |
| 84 months (7 yr) | $17.65 | $483 | $1,483 |
$1,000 loan payment by credit score
Average APRs offered to pre-qualified online shoppers, Oct. 1, 2026 (NerdWallet). Your offer depends on your full credit profile, income, and lender.
| Credit tier | Avg APR | 3-yr payment | 5-yr payment | 5-yr interest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excellent (720–850) | 15.22% | $35 | $24 | $434 |
| Good (690–719) | 19.60% | $37 | $26 | $576 |
| Fair (630–689) | 24.53% | $40 | $29 | $745 |
| Bad (300–629) | 31.66% | $43 | $33 | $1,003 |
What personal loan rates look like right now
There is no single average rate, because each benchmark measures something different. The Federal Reserve reports banks’ most common 24-month personal loan rate at 11.90% (Q3 2026, released Oct. 7, 2026). Bankrate’s survey of the largest banks, for a borrower with a 700 FICO score, averaged 12.55% on Oct. 14, 2026. Online lenders — which serve a wider range of credit — offer more: the credit-score table above shows NerdWallet’s averages. Across major lenders, advertised APRs run from about 5.96% to 35.99%.
Watch for the origination fee
Many online lenders charge an origination fee of 1% to 10% of the loan (up to 12% at some), usually subtracted from the money you receive. With a 5% fee, a $1,000 loan deposits only $950 in your account — to end up with the full $1,000, you would need to borrow about $1,053. The fee is included in the APR, which is why you should compare loans by APR rather than interest rate. Several banks and some online lenders charge no origination fee at all.
Is a $1,000 personal loan the right tool?
A personal loan makes the most sense when it replaces more expensive debt or funds a one-time cost at a lower rate than the alternatives. Consolidating credit card balances can cut your rate sharply — model it with the credit card payoff calculator and read whether debt consolidation is worth it. For home projects, a home equity line may be cheaper if you have equity: compare in HELOC vs. home equity loan vs. personal loan. Before applying, check where the new payment leaves your debt-to-income ratio.
Calculate your exact payment
Pre-filled with $1,000. Enter the APR and term from your offer to see the full amortization schedule.
Monthly payment
$33.21
- Loan amount
- $1,000
- Total interest paid
- $196
- Total cost
- $1,196
Loan balance over time
Amortization schedule (yearly)
| Year | Principal paid | Interest paid | Remaining balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $294 | $104 | $706 |
| 2 | $332 | $67 | $374 |
| 3 | $374 | $25 | $0 |
Payments on other loan amounts
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Calculation Formulas
P is the amount borrowed, r is the monthly interest rate (APR ÷ 12), and n is the number of monthly payments (years × 12). Personal loans are fixed-rate, so this payment is the same every month.
Example:
A $15,000 loan at 12% APR over 5 years → M ≈ $334/month, about $5,000 of total interest.
Every payment over the term, minus the amount borrowed, is the interest; the sum of all payments is the total cost of the loan.
Key Figures
| Figure | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Typical terms | 2–7 years | Shorter terms cost less interest; longer terms lower the monthly payment. |
| Origination fees | Often 1–8% | Some lenders deduct a fee from proceeds — not included in the payment math. |
Note: Results are estimates for planning purposes. Rates, fees, taxes, and insurance vary by lender and location — confirm exact figures with a licensed professional before making financial decisions.
Standards & Sources
Last verified: October 2026
- Truth in Lending Act (TILA) — APR disclosure
Lenders must disclose the APR, which folds in certain fees, making it the right figure to compare loan offers and to enter here.
- Standard installment-loan amortization
Uses the same fixed-rate amortization engine as our mortgage and auto loan calculators, so payment and interest figures are directly comparable across loan types.
- Federal Reserve G.19 consumer credit release
The bank benchmark rate (11.90%, 24-month personal loans at commercial banks, Q3 2026) is from the Federal Reserve’s G.19 release of October 7, 2026 — an unweighted average of each bank’s most common rate.
- Rates by credit score — NerdWallet and Bankrate
Credit-tier APRs are NerdWallet’s averages of offers to pre-qualified users (updated Oct. 1, 2026); the large-bank average is the Bankrate Monitor for a 700-FICO, $5,000, 3-year loan (Oct. 14, 2026). We never mix sources within one table.
How to Use This Calculator
- Find your APR in the left column of the payment table — use the rate on your loan offer, or the credit-score table if you haven’t applied yet.
- Read across to your loan term to see the monthly payment.
- Check total interest by term to see what a lower payment costs over the life of the loan.
- Enter your exact APR and term in the calculator for a full amortization schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the monthly payment on a $1,000 loan?
At 12% APR, a $1,000 loan costs $33.21 a month over 3 years or $22.24 over 5 years. At 8% it is $31.34 (3 years) or $20.28 (5 years); at 20% it is $37.16 or $26.49.
What is the payment on a $1,000 loan at 8% for 5 years?
$20.28 a month for 60 months. You would pay $217 in interest, $1,217 in total.
How much interest will I pay on a $1,000 loan?
At 12% APR, about $196 over 3 years or $335 over 5 years. Longer terms lower the monthly payment but increase total interest, because you carry the balance longer.
What credit score do I need for a $1,000 personal loan?
Many online lenders accept scores in the 600s, but the rate depends heavily on your score. As of Oct. 1, 2026, NerdWallet reported average offered APRs of 15.22% for excellent credit (720+) and 31.66% for bad credit (below 630).
How much income do I need for a $1,000 loan?
Lenders look mainly at your debt-to-income ratio — total monthly debt payments divided by gross monthly income — and many prefer it below about 36%. If this loan were your only debt, its $22 payment (12%, 5 years) would be 36% of a $741 annual income; with other debts you would need more.
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