Where:
P = Loan Amount (Principal)
R = Monthly Interest Rate (Annual Rate รท 12 รท 100)
N = Loan Tenure in Months
Example Calculation:
โน10,00,000 @ 8.5% for 20 years
EMI = โน21,247
Total Calculations:
Total Interest = (EMI ร N) - P
Total Payment = EMI ร N
Interest Percentage = (Total Interest รท Total Payment) ร 100
Principal Percentage = (P รท Total Payment) ร 100
โ Frequently Asked Questions
What is EMI?
EMI (Equated Monthly Installment) is the 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.
How is EMI calculated?
EMI is calculated using the formula: EMI = [P ร R ร (1+R)^N] / [(1+R)^N-1] where P is the loan amount, R is the monthly interest rate, and N is the loan tenure in months.
What factors affect EMI?
Three main factors affect EMI: 1) Loan Amount - Higher amount means higher EMI, 2) Interest Rate - Higher rate means higher EMI, 3) Loan Tenure - Longer tenure means lower EMI but more total interest paid.
What is the difference between flat rate and reducing balance?
Flat rate calculates interest on the original loan amount throughout the tenure. Reducing balance calculates interest on the outstanding principal, which decreases as you pay EMIs. Most loans today use reducing balance method.
Can I prepay my loan?
Yes, most loans allow prepayment, but some may have prepayment charges. Prepaying reduces your total interest burden and can shorten your loan tenure.
How does loan tenure affect total interest?
Longer tenure = lower EMI but higher total interest paid. Shorter tenure = higher EMI but lower total interest. Choose based on your repayment capacity.