How EMI is calculated
An EMI (Equated Monthly Installment) is a fixed amount you pay each month until the loan is fully repaid. Each payment covers the interest for that month first, and the rest reduces your principal.
P = loan amount, r = monthly interest rate (annual rate / 12 / 100), n = number of months
Because interest is charged on the outstanding balance, early EMIs are mostly interest and later EMIs are mostly principal.
Frequently asked questions
Does a longer tenure reduce my EMI?
Yes, a longer tenure lowers the monthly EMI, but you pay more interest overall. Compare a few tenures with the sliders above to see the trade-off.
What happens if I prepay?
Prepaying reduces the outstanding principal, which lowers future interest. Ask your lender whether prepayment charges apply.
Is this calculator accurate for home loans?
It uses the standard reducing-balance formula used by most most banks. Your actual schedule may differ slightly because of fees, insurance, or floating-rate changes.