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Boat Loan Extra Payments Calculator

This calculator compares standard monthly and bi‑weekly amortization for a fixed‑rate boat loan and lets you model recurring or one‑time extra payments to estimate earlier payoff and interest savings.

Results are estimates for planning purposes. They assume a constant interest rate and do not include fees, taxes, insurance, escrow, late charges, or lender rounding rules. Use values provided by your lender for contract‑level accuracy.

Updated Nov 10, 2025

Compute base periodic payments and total amounts for a fixed-rate loan using standard monthly and bi‑weekly amortization schedules.

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Monthly payment

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Total paid (monthly)

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Bi‑weekly payment

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Total paid (bi‑weekly)

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OutputValueUnit
Monthly payment—USD
Total paid (monthly)—USD
Bi‑weekly payment—USD
Total paid (bi‑weekly)—USD
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Methodology

Periodic payment formulas use standard amortization: payment = r * PV / (1 - (1 + r)^-n) where r is the periodic interest rate and n is the number of periods. For bi‑weekly schedules, the periodic rate is annual_rate / 26 and n = years * 26.

Extra payments are modeled by increasing the effective periodic payment (for recurring extras) or by reducing outstanding principal at a given payment number (for one‑time extras). The calculator estimates the number of remaining payments using standard algebraic rearrangement of the amortization equation.

Numeric tolerances and rounding follow conservative practices for financial estimates. For verification and reproducibility we reference recognized standards for numeric computation and quality management.

Worked examples

Example: $30,000 loan at 6.0% for 10 years: monthly payment and bi‑weekly payment are computed using the formulas above. Adding $50 extra to each monthly payment reduces the months to payoff and calculates estimated interest savings.

Example: applying a one‑time $2,000 principal reduction at payment 3 reduces outstanding principal immediately; the calculator simulates the effect by lowering principal before recomputing remaining payments.

Key takeaways

Use the Monthly and Bi‑weekly methods to compare base payments. Use the 'with extra' methods to model recurring extras or one‑time principal reductions.

Results are planning estimates. For contract‑level accuracy, consult your loan documents or servicer and use lender‑provided amortization schedules.

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Expert Q&A

Is this calculator exact for my loan?

No. This tool gives estimates that assume a constant nominal interest rate and simple amortization. Real loan schedules may include lender rounding, origination fees, escrow, daily interest accrual, or other terms that change payments or payoff dates. Always confirm with your loan servicer or contract.

Does bi‑weekly always save interest?

Bi‑weekly schedules typically result in more frequent principal reduction, which can reduce total interest over the life of the loan compared with equal‑amount monthly payments, but savings depend on how payments are applied by the lender. Confirm whether your lender holds funds in a payment account or posts each payment immediately.

How accurate are the 'interest saved' numbers?

Interest savings are estimates computed from amortization math. They do not account for lender‑specific posting rules, fees, or changes in rate. For audit‑quality figures, request an amortization schedule from your lender and compare.

What if my interest rate is 0%?

Zero interest is handled explicitly: payments are simply principal divided by number of periods. The calculator uses a guarded formula to avoid division by zero.

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