EMI Calculation Formula:
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EMI (Equated Monthly Installment) is the fixed payment amount made by a borrower to a lender at a specified date each calendar month. It's 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.
The calculator uses the standard EMI formula:
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Explanation: The formula calculates the fixed payment amount required each month to pay off a loan over its term, accounting for compound interest.
Details: Knowing your EMI helps in financial planning, comparing loan offers, and determining affordability before taking a home loan. It ensures you can comfortably repay without straining your monthly budget.
Tips: Enter the principal amount in USD, annual interest rate in percentage, and loan term in years. All values must be positive numbers.
Q1: What factors affect my EMI amount?
A: The three main factors are loan amount, interest rate, and loan term. Higher amounts/rates increase EMI, while longer terms reduce EMI but increase total interest.
Q2: Should I choose a shorter or longer loan term?
A: Shorter terms mean higher EMIs but less total interest. Longer terms reduce monthly payments but increase total interest paid over the loan's life.
Q3: How does prepayment affect my EMI?
A: Prepayments can either reduce your EMI (keeping term same) or shorten your loan term (keeping EMI same), saving you interest.
Q4: Are there other charges besides EMI?
A: Yes, there may be processing fees, insurance, and other charges. This calculator only computes the principal and interest components.
Q5: Can I change my EMI during the loan term?
A: Some lenders offer EMI step-up/step-down options, but typically EMI remains fixed for the entire term in standard home loans.