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Loan amount

Term · 24 months Monthly interest (%)

Monthly payment —

Total paid — Total interest —

Initial deposit

Monthly contribution

Term · 36 months

CD at the benchmark rate —

In a savings account — The CD earns extra —

Statement balance

Installments · 12x Monthly interest (%)

Monthly payment —

Total paid — Cost of financing —

Calculated with current U.S. rates: 1-year Treasury 3.95% p.a. · federal funds rate 3.63% p.a. (Federal Reserve / U.S. Treasury). Approximate values for educational purposes — not an offer or recommendation.

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