What does a loan calculator actually show?
A loan calculator estimates the monthly payment, the total amount repaid in euros and the annual cost of credit (krediidi kulukuse määr — KKM) for a chosen loan amount and term. It is a planning tool only: the figures are not a credit offer, and the final terms depend on the lender's creditworthiness assessment under § 403¹ of the Estonian Law of Obligations Act.
How is the monthly payment calculated?
Most consumer loans in Estonia use an annuity payment, where the monthly amount is constant but the share of interest versus principal changes over the term. The formula is M = P · i / (1 − (1 + i)−n), where P is the loan amount, i is the monthly interest rate and n is the number of months. The calculator on this page uses the same logic to produce a working estimate.
What is the KKM and why does it matter more than the interest rate?
KKM (krediidi kulukuse määr) is the annual percentage rate of charge used in Estonia. It bundles interest with the contract fee, administration fee and any other compulsory costs into a single comparable annual figure. Two loans with the same nominal interest rate can have very different KKM, so KKM is the correct basis for comparing offers — see our total-loan-cost guide.
Does this calculator submit a loan application?
No. The Kiir Krediit calculator runs entirely in your browser, performs no credit check and shares no data with any lender. It produces an estimate so you can decide, calmly and in advance, whether the monthly payment fits your household budget. When you are ready, open Compare offers.
What inputs should I trust when planning a loan?
Use a realistic loan amount (only what you actually need), a repayment period you can sustain even if income drops, and the KKM disclosed in the lender's pre-contractual information sheet — not a stock average. Treat any calculator number as an estimate until the lender confirms the binding contract terms in writing.
Can I repay early and save on interest?
Yes. A consumer borrower in Estonia has the statutory right to repay a consumer loan early. When that happens, the total cost of credit is reduced for the remaining period of the contract. Check the specific contract for any administrative procedure, and recalculate the new schedule with the calculator before deciding.