Personal Loan Calculator
Monthly Payment
₹483.03
Payment Breakdown
₹29,000
Principal
Interest
Total Interest
Payable
₹4,000
Total Payment
(Principal + Interest)
₹29,000
Effective
Interest Rate
6.5%
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Estimate a Personal Loan EMI Before You Borrow
This personal loan EMI calculator estimates the monthly instalment, total interest, total repayment, and reducing loan balance for a fixed-rate loan. Enter the principal, annual interest rate, and repayment term to compare borrowing scenarios before reviewing a lender’s actual offer.
How the EMI Calculation Works
The calculator uses the standard reducing-balance EMI formula:
EMI = P x r x (1 + r)n / ((1 + r)n – 1)
- P is the loan principal.
- r is the monthly rate: annual rate / 12 / 100.
- n is the number of monthly instalments.
Inputs and Results
- Loan amount: the amount borrowed, excluding fees unless they are added to the principal.
- Interest rate: the nominal annual rate used for the estimate.
- Loan term: select months or years carefully; years are converted to months.
The results update automatically and show monthly payment, total interest, total repayment, and an amortization table. The displayed effective-rate field repeats the entered annual rate; it is not an APR calculation that includes fees.
Worked EMI Example
For an INR 100,000 loan at 12% per year for 12 months, the estimated EMI is about INR 8,884.88. Estimated total repayment is INR 106,618.55, including about INR 6,618.55 of interest.
How to Interpret the Estimate
A lower EMI can come from a lower rate, a smaller principal, or a longer term. Extending the term usually reduces the monthly payment but increases total interest. Use the amortization table to see how each payment is divided between interest and principal as the balance falls.
Assumptions and Limitations
The estimate assumes a fixed annual rate, monthly payments, and a standard reducing balance with no missed or extra payments. It does not include processing fees, insurance, taxes, late charges, prepayment penalties, rate changes, or lender-specific rounding. Actual offers and repayment schedules may differ.
This calculator provides general planning information, not a loan offer or financial advice. Confirm all costs and terms with the lender before borrowing.
Common EMI Mistakes
- Entering a monthly rate where the calculator expects an annual percentage.
- Selecting years when the entered term is in months, or the reverse.
- Comparing EMI alone without checking total interest and fees.
- Assuming the estimate includes prepayments or a changing interest rate.
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FAQs
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Yes, for fixed interest loans. Floating-rate loans may vary.
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