Finance & tax

Loan comparison tool

Compare two loan offers side by side. See monthly payments, total interest and total cost including fees to find the better deal.

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  • No data stored
  • Reviewed 2026-01-15

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Results

Cheaper offer Offer b Saves £1,069.47 overall
Offer a · Monthly payment
£390.55

Over 60 months

Offer b · Monthly payment
£621.21

Over 36 months

Comparison chart
  • Offer a
  • Offer b
05,00010.0k15.0k20.0k25.0kOffer a · Monthly payment: 390.55Offer b · Monthly payment: 621.21Offer a · Total interest: 3,182.9Offer b · Total interest: 2,363.42Offer a · Total repaid: 23.4kOffer b · Total repaid: 22.4kMonthly paymentTotal interestTotal repaid

Comparison table

Rate Months Fees Monthly payment Total interest Total repaid
Offer a 5.9 % 60 £250.00 £390.55 £3,182.90 £23,432.90
Offer b 7.4 % 36 £0.00 £621.21 £2,363.42 £22,363.42

Comparison note

About the Loan Comparison

Paste two loan offers side by side to see which costs less over the full term. The tool compares monthly payments, total interest and total cost including any arrangement or booking fees.

A lower rate does not always mean a cheaper loan — fees, shorter terms and different calculation methods all affect the true cost. This comparison uses the same principal for both.

How to use the Loan Comparison

  1. Enter the principal amount (same for both loans).
  2. Set rate, term and fees for Loan A.
  3. Set rate, term and fees for Loan B.
  4. Compare the monthly payments and total costs.

Frequently asked questions

What fees should I include?

Include any arrangement fee, booking fee, or annual account fee. Exclude optional insurance or payment protection — those are separate costs.

Does a longer term always cost more?

Generally yes, because you pay interest for more months. But a slightly higher rate on a shorter term can sometimes cost less overall.

Can I compare variable vs fixed?

Enter the initial rate for each. Remember that a variable rate will change, so the comparison is valid only for the fixed period.