Title Loan Cost Calculator
Estimate the cost of an auto title loan, including monthly interest and total repayment, using the loan amount, monthly rate, and term.
Quick Take
This calculator gives you real-time estimates based on standard financial formulas. Modify any input and results update instantly — no calculate button needed.
Financial Information Only — Not Advice
This tool uses standard, publicly documented formulas to estimate outcomes. It is for educational use and is not financial, tax, or legal advice. Interest rates, fees, and tax figures change over time and are set by lenders, dealers, and government agencies — not by this site. Always confirm current rates and terms with your lender, dealer, or state agency, and consult a qualified professional before making a decision.
Primary Result
Monthly Interest
What This Calculator Does
Estimate the cost of an auto title loan, including monthly interest and total repayment, using the loan amount, monthly rate, and term.
How the Calculation Works
Who Should Use This Tool
This calculator is designed for anyone looking to understand the financial implications of financial decisions. Whether you're a first-time buyer, comparing options, or planning for the future, these estimates help you make informed choices.
Important Considerations
Remember that actual terms, rates, and costs will vary by lender, your credit score, and current market conditions. These calculators provide educational estimates only and do not constitute professional financial advice. Always compare multiple offers and consult a financial professional before making decisions.
The True Cost of an Auto Title Loan
Auto title loans are short-term, high-cost loans secured by your vehicle. This calculator shows the monthly interest, total repayment, and the eye-watering annual percentage rate (APR) that results from a monthly rate. Use it to see the real price before borrowing.
Monthly rate becomes a huge APR
Title lenders quote interest by the month. Multiplying that monthly rate by 12 gives only a rough APR because it ignores compounding, but it already shows how expensive these loans are. A typical 25% monthly rate is about 300% APR before fees.
The rollover trap
Borrowers who cannot repay in full often roll the loan over, paying another month of interest on the original balance. The balance barely moves while the cost climbs, which is how a small loan becomes unaffordable.
Your car is the collateral
Because the loan is secured by your title, default can mean losing the vehicle you need for work and family. Weigh that risk against any short-term need before signing.
Last updated: August 2026. This guide is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Actual loan terms vary by lender, credit profile, and market conditions.
How the math works
Title loans charge monthly fees that map to very high APRs. The FTC warns they are high-risk and can lead to repossession. This tool converts the fee and term into an approximate APR using the standard APR formula — it does not endorse the product.
How to use this calculator
- Enter the amount you would borrow and the lender's stated monthly fee.
- Enter the term in months as offered.
- Read the total repayment and the approximate APR; compare to cheaper alternatives first.
- Consider credit-union or personal-loan options before a title loan.
Sources & authoritative references
The definitions, formulas, and benchmarks behind this tool are drawn from the public, primary sources listed below. We do not cite figures we cannot verify.
- FTC — Payday Loans, Cash Advances, and Title Loans — Federal Trade Commission
- CFPB — Auto Loans — Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
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