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FAQ

How is a home loan EMI calculated?

EMI = P x r x (1+r)^n / ((1+r)^n - 1), where P is the loan, r the monthly interest rate and n the number of months.

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Direct answer

EMI = P x r x (1+r)^n / ((1+r)^n - 1), where P is the loan, r the monthly interest rate and n the number of months.

Detailed explanation

Each EMI covers that month's interest on the outstanding balance and the rest reduces principal. Use ArthaKara's free EMI calculator to see the month-wise schedule.

Applicability

Borrowers

Exceptions

Lenders may compute interest on daily balances or charge broken-period interest.

Legal references

Applicable period

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