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Home Loan EMI & Prepayment Calculator

Smart EMI Calculator

Plan prepayments, rate changes and the real interest you'll save

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When you prepay:
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Interest-rate changes (floating)
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Principal ₹0 Interest ₹0 Prepaid ₹0 You repay ₹0

Indicative only. On a floating-rate loan, a rate change here recomputes the EMI for the remaining balance and term. Prepayments have no penalty on floating-rate home loans in India. Confirm exact figures with your lender.

Tax: home-loan tax breaks exist only in the old regime for a self-occupied house — up to ₹2L/yr of interest under §24(b) and up to ₹1.5L/yr of principal within the shared 80C bucket (the 80C limit is shared with PPF, ELSS, insurance etc., so the principal benefit is often already used up). The new regime gives no deduction for a self-occupied home. A let-out property is different: the full interest is deductible against rent in both regimes, with loss set-off against other income capped at ₹2L/yr (old regime only; excess carries forward). The tax-benefit box uses year-1 figures — interest falls each year, so the §24(b) benefit shrinks over the tenure. Prepaying reduces interest, which also reduces this deduction: the savings box above is the gross figure, and your net saving is a little lower if you were claiming 24(b).

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Frequently asked questions

What is EMI and how is it calculated?

EMI (Equated Monthly Installment) is the fixed monthly payment that repays a loan over its tenure, made up of principal and interest combined. It's calculated from the loan amount, interest rate, and tenure using a standard amortization formula -- the same one this calculator uses, so you can see the exact monthly figure and how much of each payment goes to interest versus principal.Read more: Rate Hikes Travel First Class, Rate Cuts Walk

Does prepaying a loan actually save money?

Yes, almost always -- a prepayment reduces the outstanding principal, which reduces the interest charged on every remaining installment. The earlier in the loan you prepay, the more you save, since interest is front-loaded in most amortization schedules. Check for prepayment penalties with your lender first.Read more: The Conversion Fee: Paying Your Bank to Stop Overcharging You

What's the difference between flat rate and reducing balance interest?

Flat-rate interest is charged on the full original loan amount for the entire tenure, even as you pay it down -- reducing-balance interest is charged only on what's still outstanding, so it falls every month as you repay. A flat rate quoted at the same percentage as a reducing-balance rate is effectively much more expensive; always confirm which method a lender is using.Read more: The Home Loan That Quietly Grew Seven Years Longer

Will improving my credit score lower my loan interest rate?

Usually, yes. Lenders price risk into the interest rate they offer, and a higher credit score signals lower risk, which typically qualifies you for better rates. It varies by lender and loan type, but it's one of the few loan-cost factors largely within your control before you apply.Read more: The Credit Card Minimum Due Is Designed to Keep You Paying Forever

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