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The loan, beyond the payment.

LOCAL CALCULATION

YOUR ASSUMPTIONS

See the full borrowing cost.

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Hypothetical fixed-rate loan with equal monthly payments. Enter note interest, not fee-inclusive APR. Origination fee is withheld from proceeds. No late fees, extra payments or daily-interest adjustments.

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Make a little room for later.

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YOUR ASSUMPTIONS

Small steps. Real possibilities.

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Hypothetical, constant APY. Monthly compounding equivalent to APY, deposits at month end. No tax, fees, withdrawals or inflation. Not a bank rate or guaranteed return.

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Rewards, after the annual fee.

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YOUR ASSUMPTIONS

Make the annual fee prove itself.

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Hypothetical flat cash-back rates. Assumes eligible spending and payment in full; excludes interest, bonuses, caps, taxes and noncash benefits. Do not spend more to reach break-even.

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