Car Loan Calculator
Car loans in Singapore are quoted at a flat rate. This shows the monthly instalment and the real effective rate.
Result
- Monthly instalment
- S$995.50
- Total interest
- S$13,622.00
- Effective interest rate (EIR)
- 5.19%
How to use the car loan calculator
- Enter the loan amount (S$).
- Enter the flat interest rate (% a year).
- Enter the tenure (years, max 7).
- The results update as you type, or press Calculate.
- Read the monthly instalment first, then the supporting figures below it.
Formula
Total interest = loan × flat rate × years; instalment = (loan + interest) ÷ months.
Worked example
For example, with these inputs:
- Loan amount (S$): 70,000
- Flat interest rate (% a year): 2.78
- Tenure (years, max 7): 7
the calculator returns:
- Monthly instalment: S$995.50
- Total interest: S$13,622.00
- Effective interest rate (EIR): 5.19%
Background
Cars in Singapore carry costs found almost nowhere else, including the Certificate of Entitlement and the Additional Registration Fee. Loans are capped at 60% or 70% of the price depending on the car's Open Market Value, and the maximum tenure is seven years.
Interest in Singapore is quoted in several ways. Mortgages and savings accounts use effective annual rates, while car loans and many personal loans are advertised at flat rates that look much lower than their true cost. Banks must disclose the effective interest rate, and comparing on that basis gives a fair picture.
Frequently asked questions
How does the car loan calculator work?
It applies this formula: Total interest = loan × flat rate × years; instalment = (loan + interest) ÷ months.
Is this financial advice?
No. It is a calculation tool. For decisions about loans or investments, compare official offer documents and consider speaking to a licensed adviser.