Payment at different rates
| Rate | Monthly payment | Total interest |
|---|---|---|
| 3% | $66.07 | $549.59 |
| 5% | $70.67 | $936.24 |
| 7% | $75.46 | $1,338.93 |
| 9% | $80.45 | $1,757.41 |
| 12% | $88.26 | $2,414.15 |
| 15% | $96.48 | $3,104.64 |
Borrowing $5,000 for 7 years at 7% means payments of about $75.46 a month. Adjust the rate below.
| Year | Principal paid | Interest paid | Balance left |
|---|
| Rate | Monthly payment | Total interest |
|---|---|---|
| 3% | $66.07 | $549.59 |
| 5% | $70.67 | $936.24 |
| 7% | $75.46 | $1,338.93 |
| 9% | $80.45 | $1,757.41 |
| 12% | $88.26 | $2,414.15 |
| 15% | $96.48 | $3,104.64 |
About $75.46 a month at 7%, which is $6,338.93 in total.