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What is Home Loan EMI?

Home Loan EMI (Equated Monthly Installment) is the fixed monthly payment you make to repay your home loan. It includes both principal and interest, helping you clear the debt over time. Understanding your EMI is key to budgeting and managing your home loan efficiently.

How is Home Loan EMI Calculated?

The EMI is determined using a standard formula based on the principal loan amount, annual interest rate, and loan tenure in months.

EMI = [P x R x (1+R)^N] / [(1+R)^N-1]
Where:
EMI = Equated Monthly Installment
P = Principal Loan Amount
R = Monthly Interest Rate (Annual Interest Rate / 12 / 100)
N = Loan Tenure in Months (Years * 12)

Key Factors Affecting Home Loan EMI

Loan Amount

Larger loans increase your EMI.

Interest Rate

Small rate changes can significantly alter your EMI.

Loan Tenure

Longer terms lower your EMI but raise total interest paid.

Home Loan FAQs

It depends on your finances. Shorter tenures mean higher EMIs but less interest; longer tenures reduce EMIs but cost more overall.

You can lower your EMI by:
  • Increasing your down payment to cut the loan size.
  • Extending the tenure (though total interest rises).
  • Switching to a lower-rate lender.
  • Prepaying to reduce the principal.

  • Fixed Rate: Stays constant for stable EMIs.
  • Floating Rate: Varies with market trends, impacting EMI.

Yes, prepayment cuts the principal, reducing total interest and loan duration, saving you money long-term.

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