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Personal Loan Payment Calculator with Bi-Weekly Payments

This calculator compares monthly, bi‑weekly (26 payments per year), and accelerated bi‑weekly schedules for a personal loan. Enter the loan amount, APR, and term to see periodic payment amounts, number of payments, total paid and total interest for each method.

Results are produced using standard amortization formulas. Use the accelerated bi‑weekly method only if your lender or payroll arrangement supports making half‑monthly payments every two weeks; actual interest savings depend on timing of payments and lender posting policies.

Updated Nov 1, 2025QA PASS — golden 25 / edge 120Run golden-edge-2026-01-23

Governance

Record 79ff94c108cd • Reviewed by Fidamen Standards Committee

Fixed bi‑weekly payments, 26 payments per year (payment every two weeks). Calculates amortization using 26 periods per year.

Inputs

Results

Updates as you type

Bi‑weekly payment

-$0.48

Number of payments

130

Total paid

-$62.50

Total interest

-$25,062.50

OutputValueUnit
Bi‑weekly payment-$0.48USD
Number of payments130—
Total paid-$62.50USD
Total interest-$25,062.50USD
Primary result-$0.48

Visualization

Methodology

Calculations assume a fixed interest rate and fixed scheduled payments for the loan term. The amortization formula used is the standard annuity formula for periodic payments: payment = P * r / (1 - (1+r)^-n), where r is the periodic rate and n is the total number of periods.

The accelerated bi‑weekly method shown uses half the monthly payment every two weeks which results in 26 half‑payments per year. That schedule reduces principal faster relative to monthly payments because the total paid annually is greater than 12 full monthly payments by an extra half‑payment per year.

Numerical calculations follow common engineering and finance practices and assume IEEE 754‑compatible floating point handling on the host system. For data handling and security we recommend implementation guidance from NIST. This tool provides estimates for planning purposes and is not a contract or offer.

F.A.Q.

Will bi‑weekly always save me interest?

Generally, accelerated bi‑weekly schedules reduce interest because more frequent payments reduce principal earlier. Exact savings depend on payment timing and your lender's interest posting rules. This calculator gives an estimate based on standard amortization.

What is the difference between bi‑weekly and accelerated bi‑weekly?

A standard bi‑weekly schedule with payments equal to the mathematically derived bi‑weekly payment differs from the accelerated method where you make half of a monthly payment every two weeks. The accelerated method usually yields extra annual payments (26 half‑payments) which can shorten the loan and lower interest.

How accurate are the numbers?

Numbers are estimates produced by standard amortization formulas and typical floating‑point math. Small differences can occur due to rounding rules, lender-specific day count conventions, payment posting times, or additional fees. For exact payoff figures contact your lender.

Does this account for late fees, prepayment penalties or variable rates?

No. This calculator assumes no fees, no prepayment penalties, and a fixed interest rate. If your loan includes fees, penalties, or variable rates, results will differ.

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Versioning & Change Control

Audit record (versions, QA runs, reviewer sign-off, and evidence).

Record ID: 79ff94c108cd

What changed (latest)

v1.0.0 • 2025-11-01 • MINOR

Initial publication and governance baseline.

Why: Published with reviewed formulas, unit definitions, and UX controls.

Public QA status

PASS — golden 25 + edge 120

Last run: 2026-01-23 • Run: golden-edge-2026-01-23

Engine

v1.0.0

Data

Baseline (no external datasets)

Content

v1.0.0

UI

v1.0.0

Governance

Last updated: Nov 1, 2025

Reviewed by: Fidamen Standards Committee (Review board)

Credentials: Internal QA

Risk level: low

Reviewer profile (entity)

Fidamen Standards Committee

Review board

Internal QA

Entity ID: https://fidamen.com/reviewers/fidamen-standards-committee#person

Semantic versioning

  • MAJOR: Calculation outputs can change for the same inputs (formula, rounding policy, assumptions).
  • MINOR: New features or fields that do not change existing outputs for the same inputs.
  • PATCH: Bug fixes, copy edits, or accessibility changes that do not change intended outputs except for previously incorrect cases.

Review protocol

  • Verify formulas and unit definitions against primary standards or datasets.
  • Run golden-case regression suite and edge-case suite.
  • Record reviewer sign-off with credentials and scope.
  • Document assumptions, limitations, and jurisdiction applicability.

Assumptions & limitations

  • Uses exact unit definitions from the Fidamen conversion library.
  • Internal calculations use double precision; display rounding follows the unit's configured decimal places.
  • Not a substitute for calibrated instruments in regulated contexts.
  • Jurisdiction-specific rules may require official guidance.

Change log

v1.0.0 • 2025-11-01 • MINOR

Initial publication and governance baseline.

Why: Published with reviewed formulas, unit definitions, and UX controls.

Areas: engine, content, ui • Reviewer: Fidamen Standards Committee • Entry ID: 89fcc5db356a