You read the fine prints below in the contract document. Some lenders are using semi-annual compounding. Then the effective interest rate will be slightly higher than 4.9% they charge you. My calculation is 4.96% 4.9% is called nominal interest rate. I am assuming this rate is fixed for 8 years. : ~% O: a. i( ?' F4 Y7 T2 NThe first month payment, using financial calculator to find out monthly payment. Your interest is $44000x4.96%/12 = 181.67 The rest goes to principal.
The 2nd month payment will be the (declining principal x effective interest) /12 for interest portion, the remainder goes to principal. I believe this is the only correct method.