§ Tool · tier 1 · independent
Balloon Payment Calculator.
Calculate balloon/residual payment options and understand the trade-offs
CalculatorFree, no signupOn-deviceupd May 2026
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A balloon payment reduces your regular payments by deferring a lump sum to the end. Great for cashflow - but you need a plan for that final payment. This calculator shows the trade-offs.
§ Worked examples
Real-world scenarios
30% Balloon on $35,000 Loan
$35,000 at 8% for 5 years with 30% balloon ($10,500 final payment).
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loan:35,000rate:8term:5balloon:30
Without balloon: $710/month, $42,600 total. With balloon: $565/month + $10,500 final = $44,400 total. Saves $145/month but costs $1,800 more overall.
§ FAQ
Questions Australians ask
§ GlossaryBalloon Payment A large final payment at the end of a loan term, reducing regular payments throughout. Residual Value The guaranteed future value used to calculate the balloon - effectively the same as balloon. Refinancing Taking a new loan to pay the balloon, extending your car finance.