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Loan EMI Calculator

Work out the fixed monthly payment on a mortgage, car loan or personal loan, and see exactly how much of it is interest.

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Monthly payment (EMI)$0.00
Total of all payments$0.00
Total interest paid$0.00
Number of payments0

How the EMI is calculated

An EMI, or equated monthly installment, is the fixed amount you repay each month on a loan until it's fully paid off. Every payment is a mix of principal and interest — early on, most of it is interest; toward the end, most of it goes to principal, even though the payment itself never changes.

EMI = P × r × (1+r)^n / [(1+r)^n − 1]

Where P is the loan amount (principal), r is the monthly interest rate (your annual rate divided by 12, then by 100), and n is the total number of monthly payments (years × 12).

Reading your result

The calculator above gives you four numbers: the monthly payment itself, the total you'll pay over the life of the loan, the total interest that represents, and how many payments that is. A useful sanity check is comparing "total interest" to the original loan amount — on a long, high-rate loan it's common for interest to add 20–50% on top of what you borrowed.

Tips for using this calculator well

  • Use the annual percentage rate (APR) your lender quotes, not a promotional or teaser rate.
  • If your loan has fees rolled into the balance, add them to the loan amount first for an accurate payment.
  • A shorter term raises the monthly payment but usually lowers total interest significantly — try a few term lengths to compare.
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QUESTIONS PEOPLE ASK

Frequently asked questions

Does this include property tax or insurance?

No. This calculates principal and interest only, which is the core EMI. Mortgage lenders often quote a separate escrow amount for taxes and insurance on top of this figure.

What if my rate changes during the loan (variable rate)?

This calculator assumes a fixed rate for the full term. For a variable-rate loan, re-run the calculation with the new rate whenever it resets to see your updated payment.

Why does so much of my early payment go to interest?

Interest is charged on the outstanding balance, which is highest at the start of the loan. As the balance shrinks with each payment, less of your fixed EMI is needed for interest and more goes to principal.

Can I use this for a car loan, not just a mortgage?

Yes — the EMI formula is the same for any fixed-rate installment loan: mortgages, auto loans, and personal loans all amortize the same way.

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