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Estimate your monthly loan repayment

Move the sliders to see how loan amount, term, and interest rate change your estimated monthly repayment. The result is an estimate only — the actual rate you're offered is decided by the credit provider.

Loan amountR500 – R350,000

R30 000

Repayment term3 – 72 months

36 months

Interest rate (APR)Illustrative range 5% – 27.5%

24.0%

Estimated monthly repayment

R1 177

Total repayable

R42 371

Total interest

R12 371

Estimate only. Actual rates, fees, and repayment amounts depend on the credit provider, your credit profile, and their affordability assessment under the National Credit Act. Real loans include fees not shown here.

How the calculation works

We use a standard amortisation formula. The monthly repayment is calculated so that equal monthly payments cover the principal plus interest over the full term.

Why the actual number will differ

  • Credit providers charge an initiation fee and a monthly service fee in addition to interest.
  • Your personal interest rate depends on your credit profile — a stronger profile usually means a lower rate.
  • Some providers offer optional credit life insurance, which is priced separately.

What is APR?

APR (annual percentage rate) is the yearly cost of borrowing expressed as a percentage. In South Africa, credit providers are capped by the National Credit Act — see our interest & fees page for more.

See what you may qualify for

Answer a few quick questions and we'll show which of our registered credit providers may be a fit. It takes about two minutes and won't affect your credit score.

Lumo Loans is a loan enquiry and referral service. We are not a credit provider. Any loan is subject to the credit provider's own criteria and affordability assessment, in line with the National Credit Act.

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