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EMI (Equated Monthly Installment)

A fixed monthly payment made by a borrower to a lender on a specified date, covering both principal and interest.

EMI (Equated Monthly Installment) is the standard repayment structure for home loans, car loans, and personal loans in India and many Asian markets.

EMI Formula

EMI = [P × r × (1+r)^n] / [(1+r)^n − 1], where P = principal, r = monthly rate, n = total months.

Flat vs. Reducing Rate

  • Flat rate: Interest calculated on original principal throughout (more expensive)
  • Reducing rate: Interest calculated on outstanding balance (standard for banks)

A 10% flat rate is roughly equivalent to an 18–20% reducing rate. Always compare reducing rates.

Related Calculators

📊 EMI Calculator📊 Home Loan Calculator📊 Personal Loan Calculator

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Related Terms

APR (Annual Percentage Rate)

The yearly cost of borrowing money expressed as a percentage, including fees and interest.

Compound Interest

Interest calculated on both the initial principal and the accumulated interest from previous periods.

Amortization

The process of spreading loan payments over time so each payment covers both principal and interest.

ROI (Return on Investment)

A ratio measuring the gain or loss from an investment relative to its cost, expressed as a percentage.

Net Worth

The total value of all assets minus all liabilities, representing overall financial health.

Equity

The ownership value in an asset after subtracting any debts owed against it.