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. 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.
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: Understanding your EMI helps in financial planning, comparing loan offers, and ensuring the monthly payment fits within your budget before committing to a loan.
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 principal amount, interest rate, and loan term. Higher principal or rates increase EMI, while longer terms reduce EMI but increase total interest paid.
Q2: How does prepayment affect my EMI?
A: Prepayment reduces your principal, which can either reduce your EMI if you keep the term same, or shorten your loan term if you keep EMI same.
Q3: What's the difference between flat rate and reducing balance rate?
A: Flat rate calculates interest on full principal for entire term, while reducing balance calculates on outstanding principal, making it cheaper. This calculator uses reducing balance method.
Q4: Why does my actual bank EMI differ slightly?
A: Banks may use slightly different rounding methods or add processing fees/insurance to the loan amount.
Q5: How can I reduce my EMI burden?
A: You can opt for a longer tenure, negotiate a lower interest rate, or make a larger down payment to reduce principal.