Balloon Payment Loan
Calculator

Inputs

Monthly payment
$2,039.95

Results

Monthly payment
$2,039.95
Balloon due at end
$60,000.00
Total interest
$32,397.13
Total paid
$182,397.13

Balance and interest over time

037,17874,355111,533148,710115.830.545.360.0
  • Remaining balance
  • Interest paid to date

Payment schedule

12,039.951,289.95750.00148,710.05
22,039.951,296.40743.55147,413.65
32,039.951,302.88737.07146,110.76
42,039.951,309.40730.55144,801.36
52,039.951,315.95724.01143,485.42
62,039.951,322.53717.43142,162.89
72,039.951,329.14710.81140,833.76
82,039.951,335.78704.17139,497.97
92,039.951,342.46697.49138,155.51
102,039.951,349.17690.78136,806.34
112,039.951,355.92684.03135,450.42
122,039.951,362.70677.25134,087.71
132,039.951,369.51670.44132,718.20
142,039.951,376.36663.59131,341.84
152,039.951,383.24656.71129,958.60
162,039.951,390.16649.79128,568.44
172,039.951,397.11642.84127,171.33
182,039.951,404.10635.86125,767.23
192,039.951,411.12628.84124,356.12
202,039.951,418.17621.78122,937.95
212,039.951,425.26614.69121,512.68
222,039.951,432.39607.56120,080.29
232,039.951,439.55600.40118,640.74
242,039.951,446.75593.20117,193.99
252,039.951,453.98585.97115,740.01
262,039.951,461.25578.70114,278.76
272,039.951,468.56571.39112,810.20
282,039.951,475.90564.05111,334.30
292,039.951,483.28556.67109,851.02
302,039.951,490.70549.26108,360.32
312,039.951,498.15541.80106,862.17
322,039.951,505.64534.31105,356.53
332,039.951,513.17526.78103,843.36
342,039.951,520.74519.22102,322.63
352,039.951,528.34511.61100,794.29
362,039.951,535.98503.9799,258.31
372,039.951,543.66496.2997,714.65
382,039.951,551.38488.5796,163.27
392,039.951,559.14480.8294,604.13
402,039.951,566.93473.0293,037.20
412,039.951,574.77465.1991,462.43
422,039.951,582.64457.3189,879.79
432,039.951,590.55449.4088,289.24
442,039.951,598.51441.4586,690.74
452,039.951,606.50433.4585,084.24
462,039.951,614.53425.4283,469.71
472,039.951,622.60417.3581,847.10
482,039.951,630.72409.2480,216.39
492,039.951,638.87401.0878,577.52
502,039.951,647.06392.8976,930.45
512,039.951,655.30384.6575,275.15
522,039.951,663.58376.3873,611.57
532,039.951,671.89368.0671,939.68
542,039.951,680.25359.7070,259.43
552,039.951,688.66351.3068,570.77
562,039.951,697.10342.8566,873.67
572,039.951,705.58334.3765,168.09
582,039.951,714.11325.8463,453.98
592,039.951,722.68317.2761,731.30
602,039.951,731.30308.6660,000.00

Formula

M amortizes P − balloon/(1+r)^n over n periods

= 2039.95

Note

This schedule applies the standard amortization formula to the figures you entered. It assumes a fixed rate, payments made on time, and no fees, insurance or rate changes; a real lender's statement will differ.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the balloon payment and why is it so much bigger than the others?+

A balloon loan is amortized on paper over a long period (say 30 years) but matures much sooner (say 5-7 years), so the regular payments only pay down a fraction of the principal — the entire remaining balance comes due as one large final payment.

What are my options when the balloon payment comes due?+

Typically you pay it off with cash, refinance the remaining balance into a new loan, or sell the underlying asset — the calculator shows the exact amount you'll need to have ready or replace, so you can plan ahead.

Why would anyone choose a loan structure like this?+

Balloon loans offer lower monthly payments than a fully amortizing loan of the same term, which suits borrowers who expect a future cash inflow, plan to sell before maturity, or want lower short-term payments and accept refinancing risk.

What's the risk if I can't refinance when the balloon comes due?+

If rates have risen, your credit has weakened, or the collateral has lost value, refinancing may not be available on good terms — or at all — which is the main risk of this loan type and worth planning for well before maturity.

Does making extra payments reduce the balloon amount?+

Yes — any extra principal paid during the term directly reduces the outstanding balance, which lowers the size of the final balloon payment due at maturity.