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Quick Question regarding loan early settlement

Would be reallly grateful if anyone could calculate the settlement figure on the following:

Loan for £5995 over 60 months at 5.9%APR.

What would the settlement figure be at 36 months and how much interest would have been paid?

Many thanks!:beer:
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  • Rafter
    Rafter Posts: 3,850 Forumite
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    If it is a 'normal' loan with no up front fees or PPI then settlement figure should be as follows:

    Monthly payment £115.19 (or thereabouts) - all depends on how they calculate APR.

    Balance after 36 payments/months = £2605.83

    Interest paid to date £758

    Likely interest penalty (usually one month interest) = £13

    Likely settlement figure = £2,620

    Hope that covers it?

    R.
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  • iolanthe07
    iolanthe07 Posts: 5,493 Forumite
    You'll have to read your terms and conditions. Some loans have a three month interest penalty for early repayment.
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  • Thanks guys/gals.

    Rafter your sums are spot on, repayments £115.22!

    Just wondered what the cost was going to be, again thanks.
    Don't lie, thieve, cheat or steal. The Government do not like the competition.
    The Lord Giveth and the Government Taketh Away.
    I'm sorry, I don't apologise. That's just the way I am. Homer (Simpson)
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