Multi-Currency EMI Calculator
EMI Calculation Results
Amortization Schedule
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How to Use This Calculator
Why Use This Calculator?
Understanding Loan EMI Calculations
An EMI (Equated Monthly Installment) is a fixed payment amount made by a borrower to a lender at a specified date each month. EMIs are used to pay off both interest and principal each month so that over a specified number of years, the loan is fully paid off along with interest.
EMI Calculation Formula
The mathematical formula used to calculate EMI is:
Where:
• P = Principal Loan Amount
• R = Monthly Interest Rate (Annual Rate ÷ 12 ÷ 100)
• N = Loan Tenure (in months)
Factors Affecting Your EMI
Higher loan amounts result in higher EMIs, assuming the interest rate and tenure remain constant.
Interest RateHigher interest rates lead to higher EMIs. Even a small difference in interest rate can significantly impact the total interest paid over the loan tenure.
Longer loan tenures reduce the monthly EMI but increase the total interest paid over the life of the loan.
PrepaymentMaking prepayments reduces the outstanding principal, thereby reducing the interest component in future EMIs or shortening the loan tenure.
Understanding the Amortization Schedule
The amortization schedule shows how each EMI payment is split between principal and interest, and how the loan balance reduces with each payment. In the early stages of the loan, a larger portion of your EMI goes towards interest rather than principal. As you continue to make payments, this ratio shifts, and more of your EMI goes towards reducing the principal.
Tips for Managing Your Loan
- Compare Loan Offers: Always compare interest rates, processing fees, and prepayment charges before finalizing a loan.
- Prepay When Possible: If your financial situation improves, consider making prepayments to reduce the overall interest burden.
- Maintain a Good Credit Score: A higher credit score can help you negotiate better interest rates on loans.
- Choose the Right Tenure: Balance between affordable EMIs and minimizing total interest paid when selecting the loan tenure.