Hey !
So from what I would suggest first we need to check the status of your files overall (even tho its only showing loan_calculator as conflict)
git status
then you will need to manually resolve the conflict in loan_calculator.py
that means either through vsc, there it will show like a merge conflict button or through the cmd. You can use notepad in cmd/terminal type
notepad loan_calculator.py
then find the conflict markers >>>>>. you will need to change that part manually as well once you make the appropriate changes.
Once done just git add , commit changes, push to your feature branch then you can merge it. Hope it helps!

A merge conflict usually happens when the same section of a file has been modified in both branches. Git cannot automatically decide which changes should be kept, so you need to resolve them manually.

In your case, open loan_calculator.py and look for conflict markers:

• <<<<<<< HEAD – changes from your main branch
• ======= – separates the two versions
• >>>>>>> feature-loan-calculator – changes from your feature branch

Review both versions and combine or keep the correct code. Once you've resolved the conflict, remove all the conflict markers and save the file.

Then run:

git add loan_calculator.py
git commit -m "Resolve merge conflict in loan calculator"

You can verify that everything is resolved by running:

git status

It's also a good idea to test the loan calculator before pushing the merged changes to the remote repository. This is especially important when working on financial projects, where calculation accuracy matters. For additional context on lending and loan-related topics, MassPrivateLending is another resource worth exploring.

Hope this helps!