How does loan tenure affect my EMI?

A longer loan tenure results in a lower monthly EMI, making it more affordable on a month-to-month basis. However, you will end up paying more in total interest over the life of the loan. A shorter tenure increases your EMI but reduces the total interest paid.

What is an amortization schedule?

An amortization schedule is a table that details each periodic payment on a loan. It shows how much of each payment is applied to the principal and how much is applied to interest. It also shows the remaining loan balance after each payment.

Can my EMI change during the loan tenure?

It depends on your loan type. If you have a fixed-rate loan, your EMI will remain the same throughout the tenure (unless you opt for a step-up plan). If you have a floating-rate loan, your EMI may change if the benchmark interest rate changes.

What is prepayment of a loan?

Prepayment is the act of paying off your loan, or a part of it, before the official due date. Making partial prepayments can significantly reduce your outstanding principal, which in turn can lower your future EMIs or reduce your loan tenure, saving you a substantial amount in interest.

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EMI Calculator

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Interest Rate (%)

Loan Tenure

Annual EMI Increase (%)

Yearly Prepayment

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Adjust sliders to see EMI details.

Understanding EMI

EMI (Equated Monthly Installment) is the fixed payment you make each month toward your loan. It includes both principal and interest, spread over the loan tenure.

How to use this tool

Enter
the loan amount in Principal.
Set
the interest rate in Interest Rate.
Choose
the loan tenure in Time Period.
View
your monthly EMI and total interest.

Tips for better results

Prepayment saves interest
paying extra reduces principal.
Compare rates
even 0.5% difference matters.
Shorter tenure
less interest but higher EMI.
Step-up option
increase EMI as income grows.

What is an EMI?

EMI stands for Equated Monthly Installment. It is a fixed payment amount made by a borrower to a lender at a specified date each calendar month. EMIs are used to pay off both interest and principal each month so that over a specified number of years, the loan is paid off in full.

In an EMI, the payment is split between the principal component and the interest component. In the initial years of the loan, the interest component is much larger than the principal component. As the loan matures, the principal component increases and the interest portion decreases. Our calculator's amortization schedule clearly shows this breakdown month by month.

How is EMI Calculated?

The mathematical formula to calculate EMI is:

EMI = P × r × (1 + r)^n / ((1 + r)^n - 1)

P = Principal loan amount
r = Monthly rate of interest (annual rate / 12)
n = Number of monthly installments (loan tenure in years × 12)

This formula can be complex to use manually, which is why our EMI calculator is a valuable tool for anyone looking to take out a loan.

Advanced Repayment Strategies

Our calculator goes beyond a simple EMI calculation by allowing you to model advanced strategies:

Prepayments: See how making an extra payment each year can drastically reduce your total interest and shorten your loan tenure.
Step-Up EMI: Model the effect of increasing your EMI payment by a certain percentage each year, which is a great strategy to align your loan repayment with your salary growth.

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