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Economics

Monthly Payment Calculation

Quick fact

The monthly payment formula is derived from the present value of an annuity, which Albert Einstein reportedly called 'the most powerful force in the universe'—compound interest working in reverse.

Why this is interesting

You've decided to buy a house or a car, and the bank offers you a loan with a monthly payment. How exactly is that number calculated, and why does it stay the same every month?