Compare monthly instalments across common bank and SACCO rates and terms.
Monthly repayment
KSh 1,758
for 36 months
Bank processing fees, insurance and excise duty are extra; ask for the annual percentage rate (APR).
| Principal | Interest | Balance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | KSh 14,098 | KSh 6,996 | KSh 35,902 |
| Year 2 | KSh 16,527 | KSh 4,567 | KSh 19,374 |
| Year 3 | KSh 19,374 | KSh 1,720 | KSh 0 |
A KSh 50,000 loan at 16% a year on reducing balance costs KSh 1,758 a month over 36 months, with total interest of KSh 13,283.
| Rate | 1 yr | 2 yr | 3 yr | 4 yr | 5 yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12% | KSh 4,442 | KSh 2,354 | KSh 1,661 | KSh 1,317 | KSh 1,112 |
| 14% | KSh 4,489 | KSh 2,401 | KSh 1,709 | KSh 1,366 | KSh 1,163 |
| 16% | KSh 4,537 | KSh 2,448 | KSh 1,758 | KSh 1,417 | KSh 1,216 |
| 18% | KSh 4,584 | KSh 2,496 | KSh 1,808 | KSh 1,469 | KSh 1,270 |
| 20% | KSh 4,632 | KSh 2,545 | KSh 1,858 | KSh 1,522 | KSh 1,325 |
KSh 1,758 a month at 16% over 3 years. At 14% over 5 years it is KSh 1,163.
Most Kenyan bank and SACCO loans use reducing balance amortization, where each monthly payment is the same amount but the portion going to interest shrinks over time as the outstanding principal falls.
Kenyan bank mortgage rates commonly range from around 13% to 18% per year depending on the lender and your risk profile; check with your specific bank for their current rate.
Yes, enter your SACCO loan principal, its stated annual interest rate, and the repayment period in months to see the same reducing-balance breakdown.
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