Financial Models
Comparison Interest Rates

Financial Models

Investments

• Simple interest formula
• Compound interest formula
• Compound interest {TI-84 Plus CE}
• Future value annuities
• Effective rates of interest
• Taxation
• Inflation
• Superannuation​​

Loans

• Reducing balance loans
• Home loans (calculations with variable rates)
• Interest only loans and sinking funds
• Comparison interest rates

Strategies to minimise interest

• Making larger repayments
• Making more frequent repayments
• Reducing the term of the loan
• Changing interest rates
• Making lump-sum payments
• ​Using an offset account​​

When choosing a loan it can be very difficult to determine which loan is best due to the variety in loan structures and fees associated with them. A comparison interest rate can be calculated to help determine which loan may be best.