=== Blue Haven Loan Calculator ===
Contributors: avsocialstrategies
Tags: loan calculator, mortgage calculator, finance, calculator, gutenberg
Requires at least: 6.7
Tested up to: 6.7
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.0.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

A dynamic Gutenberg block for loan calculations with monthly payment and interest calculations.

== Description ==

Blue Haven Loan Calculator is a powerful WordPress plugin that adds a dynamic Gutenberg block for loan calculations. Perfect for financial websites, real estate agencies, and any business that needs to provide loan calculation tools to their visitors.

= Features =

* **Interactive Loan Calculator**: Real-time calculations as users input data
* **Gutenberg Block**: Fully integrated with the WordPress block editor
* **Customizable**: Admin can set default values and toggle interest display
* **Responsive Design**: Works perfectly on all devices
* **Professional Styling**: Clean, modern interface that fits any theme

= Form Fields =

* Total Amount ($)
* Down Payment ($)
* Interest Rate (%)
* Amortization Period (Months)

= Calculations =

* Monthly Payment (always displayed)
* Total Interest (optional, can be enabled in block settings)

= Admin Options =

* Toggle interest amount display
* Set default values for all form fields
* Easy configuration through the block editor sidebar

== Installation ==

1. Upload the plugin files to the `/wp-content/plugins/blue-haven-loan-calculator` directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly.
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' screen in WordPress
3. In the block editor, look for "Blue Haven Loan Calculator" in the "AV Social Strategies" category
4. Add the block to your page or post
5. Configure the settings in the block sidebar as needed

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= How accurate are the loan calculations? =

The plugin uses the standard loan payment formula: M = P * [r(1 + r)^n] / [(1 + r)^n - 1], where M is the monthly payment, P is the principal loan amount, r is the monthly interest rate, and n is the number of payments. This provides accurate calculations for standard fixed-rate loans.

= Can I customize the appearance? =

Yes, the plugin includes CSS classes that you can target with custom CSS to match your site's design. The main container uses the class `.loan-calculator`.

= Can I have multiple calculators on the same page? =

Yes, you can add multiple loan calculator blocks to the same page, and each will function independently.

== Screenshots ==

1. Loan calculator block in the editor
2. Frontend display of the calculator
3. Block settings in the sidebar

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release
* Dynamic loan calculator block
* Real-time calculations
* Admin options for interest display and default values
* Responsive design

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.0 =
Initial release of Blue Haven Loan Calculator plugin.