Loan EMI Calculator with Amortization Schedule & Prepayments

Calculate loan EMI, total interest and APR, build a full amortization schedule, model prepayments and rate changes, check how much you can borrow and compare loan offers.

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How EMI is calculated

Work out the monthly EMI on a home, car, personal, education or business loan, then see exactly where every payment goes. Model extra monthly, yearly or lump-sum prepayments and floating-rate changes, compare reducing-balance and flat-rate interest, find how much you can afford to borrow, and compare up to four loan offers by their true cost including fees.

EMI (equated monthly instalment) uses the standard amortization formula EMI = P × r × (1 + r)^n ÷ ((1 + r)^n − 1), where P is the loan amount, r is the monthly interest rate (annual rate ÷ 12 ÷ 100) and n is the number of monthly payments. Each payment first covers that month's interest on the outstanding balance; the rest repays principal. Because the balance falls every month, the interest part shrinks and the principal part grows, which is why early payments are mostly interest.

Features

  • EMI for monthly, bi-weekly or weekly payments
  • Full amortization schedule by month or year, with CSV and PDF export
  • Extra monthly, yearly and lump-sum prepayments (reduce tenure or EMI)
  • Floating-rate change modelling
  • APR including processing fees, and flat-rate to reducing-rate conversion
  • Affordability mode: how much can I borrow from income or budget
  • Compare up to 4 loan offers side by side
  • 24 currencies, shareable links, saved automatically in your browser

How to use Loan & EMI Calculator

  1. 1

    Pick a loan type and currency

    Choose home, car, personal, education or business to load typical defaults, then pick your currency.

  2. 2

    Enter amount, rate and term

    Type or slide the loan amount, yearly interest rate and the term in years or months. Choose monthly, bi-weekly or weekly payments and the first payment month.

  3. 3

    Add fees and the interest method

    Enter any processing fee to see the real APR, and switch between reducing-balance and flat-rate interest to compare true cost.

  4. 4

    Model prepayments or a rate change

    Add an extra amount every month, once a year, or a one-time lump sum, and choose whether it shortens the loan or lowers the EMI. Turn on a floating-rate change if your rate may reset.

  5. 5

    Read the schedule and export it

    See your EMI, total interest, debt-free date and savings, then view the balance chart or the amortization table and download it as CSV or print it as a PDF.

Common use cases

  • A home buyer compares a 20-year and a 30-year mortgage before choosing a term.
  • A borrower checks how much a yearly bonus prepayment cuts off a home loan.
  • A car buyer sees the true APR of a dealer loan that has an arrangement fee.
  • A family checks how much they can borrow before visiting the bank.
  • Someone compares three personal loan offers to find the cheapest overall.
  • A borrower on a floating rate models what a 1% rate rise does to the EMI.

Detailed guide

How much do prepayments really save?

Any amount paid on top of the EMI goes straight to principal, so it removes all the future interest that principal would have charged. On a $100,000 loan at 6% over 30 years, paying an extra $100 a month clears the loan about 9 years early and saves roughly $40,000 of interest. Choosing "reduce tenure" keeps the same EMI and finishes sooner, which saves the most; "reduce EMI" keeps the end date and lowers each payment instead. Check whether your lender charges a prepayment penalty first; most floating-rate home loans do not.

Flat rate vs reducing balance

A flat rate charges interest on the original amount for the whole term, even after you have repaid most of it. A reducing-balance rate charges interest only on what you still owe. That makes a flat rate far more expensive than it looks: an 8% flat rate over 5 years costs about the same as a 14% reducing-balance rate. Switch the interest method in the calculator to see the equivalent reducing rate before you sign.

Flat rate3-year term5-year term
5%≈ 9.3%≈ 9.2%
8%≈ 14.5%≈ 14.1%
10%≈ 17.9%≈ 17.3%

APR vs interest rate

The interest rate only reflects interest. The annual percentage rate (APR) also spreads upfront costs such as processing or arrangement fees across the loan, so it is the fairer number for comparing offers. A $300,000 loan at 6.8% with a $4,500 fee has a higher APR than the same loan at 6.9% with no fee if you keep it for the full term. The Compare offers tab ranks loans by total cost of credit, including fees.

How much can I afford to borrow?

Lenders usually cap all debt payments at about 28–43% of gross monthly income (the debt-to-income ratio). Subtract your existing debt payments from that limit to get the EMI you can afford, then the calculator works backwards to the maximum loan using the present-value formula. A longer term raises the amount you can borrow but also the total interest, so the borrowing-power table shows both side by side.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I calculate my loan EMI?

EMI = P × r × (1 + r)^n ÷ ((1 + r)^n − 1), where P is the loan amount, r the monthly rate (annual % ÷ 12 ÷ 100) and n the number of months. For $100,000 at 6% for 30 years, that is $599.55 a month. Enter the amount, rate and term and the calculator does it instantly.

What is an amortization schedule?

It is a payment-by-payment table showing how much of each EMI goes to interest and to principal, and the balance left afterwards. Early payments are mostly interest; later ones are mostly principal. You can view it monthly or yearly and download it as CSV.

Is it better to reduce the EMI or the tenure after a prepayment?

Reducing the tenure saves more interest because you keep paying the same amount and finish sooner. Reducing the EMI gives you lower payments but keeps the original end date. Try both in the calculator to see the difference in total interest.

How much will I save by paying extra each month?

Every extra payment reduces the principal straight away, so you stop paying interest on it. On a 30-year $100,000 loan at 6%, an extra $100 a month saves about $40,000 and roughly 9 years. Enter any extra amount to see your exact savings and new debt-free date.

What is the difference between a flat rate and a reducing balance rate?

A flat rate charges interest on the full original loan for the whole term; a reducing balance rate charges interest only on what you still owe. An 8% flat rate is roughly a 14% reducing rate. The calculator shows the equivalent reducing rate when you pick flat.

What is APR and why is it higher than my interest rate?

APR includes upfront fees as well as interest, expressed as a yearly rate. Enter the processing fee and the calculator solves for the APR, which is the fairest way to compare loans with different fees.

How much loan can I get on my salary?

Most lenders allow total debt payments of about 28–43% of gross monthly income. In Affordability mode, enter your income, the ratio and existing debts and the tool shows the maximum loan at your rate and term.

Do bi-weekly payments pay off a loan faster?

Yes. Paying half your monthly EMI every two weeks adds up to 13 monthly payments a year instead of 12. On a long mortgage that typically cuts several years and a large amount of interest. The calculator estimates the saving for your loan.

What happens to my EMI if the interest rate rises?

With a floating rate, lenders either raise the EMI or extend the tenure. Turn on the rate change option, set the new rate and the month it starts, and see the effect on your payments and total interest.

Can I use this for home, car and personal loans?

Yes. The maths is the same for any amortizing loan: mortgages, home loans, auto loans, personal, student and business loans. Pick the loan type to load typical defaults, then adjust to your offer.

Is my data saved or uploaded?

Nothing is uploaded. Your inputs are saved only in your browser so they are there next time, and the Share button creates a link that contains the numbers, not any personal details.

What is the difference between a fixed and floating interest rate?

A fixed rate stays the same for the entire loan term, making EMIs predictable. A floating rate changes with market conditions (like RBI/Fed rates), so your EMI can go up or down. Fixed rates are safer; floating rates can be lower initially.

What is the Rule of 72 for loans?

The Rule of 72 estimates how long it takes for debt to double at compound interest. Divide 72 by the annual interest rate: at 8% interest, debt doubles in 9 years (72 ÷ 8 = 9). This shows why paying off high-interest debt quickly is so important.

How do prepayments save money?

Interest accrues on the remaining balance, so paying extra early erases interest on all the months that follow, the calculator shows exactly how much.

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