How the calculator works
- Your repayments: worked out so equal payments repay the loan, with interest, by the end of the term.
- The fee: if your lender charges one, enter it under More options. It’s either taken from the loan, paid up front, or added to the loan.
- The APR: the yearly rate including the fee, so you can compare offers fairly.
Shorter or longer?
Borrowing $10,000 at 7.53%:
| Loan length | Monthly payment | Total interest |
|---|---|---|
| 3 years | $311.20 | $1,203 |
| 5 years | $200.52 | $2,031 |
Chartered banks’ average rate on new personal loans was 7.53% in June 2026, according to Statistics Canada.