Common challenges in using the Ultimate Loan Spreadsheet may include understanding how to input user-defined values in the correct cells, interpreting the automatically calculated payment schedule, and utilizing the optional extra monthly payments section effectively. These challenges can be overcome by carefully reading the instructions provided with the spreadsheet, seeking clarification if needed, and practicing with the tool to gain familiarity. It's also beneficial to have a basic understanding of loan repayment concepts.
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Start with an "Enter Value" section. User-defined values should be entered in the blue cells. Once this information is in, the payment schedule is automatically calculated. A loan summary is displayed at the top of the sheet, including what scheduled payment will be, the number of payments, total interest to be paid, when the loan will be paid off and total payments made. You can find an optional extra monthly payments section and enter the exact amount that you'd like to contribute to the normal scheduled payments. The additional insights provide an overview of benefits gained by making extra monthly payments.
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