Understanding Loan Interest Rates and EMI Calculation

Overview
When you take a loan, the repayment is made through Equated Monthly Installments (EMIs) which include both principal and interest.

Types of Interest Rates

Fixed Interest Rate

  • Interest rate remains constant throughout the loan tenure.

  • EMI amount remains unchanged.

Floating Interest Rate

  • Interest rate changes based on market conditions.

  • EMI may increase or decrease over time.

How EMI is Calculated

The EMI depends on:

  • Loan amount

  • Interest rate

  • Loan tenure

Banks generally provide EMI calculators on their websites to help customers estimate repayment amounts.

Example

Loan Amount: ₹5,00,000
Interest Rate: 11% per annum
Tenure: 5 years

Estimated EMI: Around ₹10,870 per month

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