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Home Loan Calculator

Plan your dream home with ease. Enter your required loan amount, interest rate, and preferred tenure to instantly calculate your monthly EMI and view the complete amortization schedule.

Loan Details

₹50,00,000
8.5%
20 Years
Monthly EMI
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Per month payment
Total Interest
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Interest over tenure
Total Payment
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Principal + Interest

Payment Breakdown

Principal
Interest
Monthly EMI
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Formula: EMI = [P × R × (1+R)^N] / [(1+R)^N - 1], where P = loan amount, R = monthly interest rate, N = total months.

Yearly Amortization Schedule

Year-wise breakdown of Principal, Interest, and Remaining Balance.

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Year Total EMI Paid Principal Paid Interest Paid Closing Balance

How Home Loan EMIs Work

A Home Loan EMI (Equated Monthly Installment) consists of two parts: the principal repayment and the interest payment. While your monthly EMI amount remains constant throughout the tenure, the proportion of principal to interest changes over time.

Initial Years vs. Later Years

In the early years of your home loan, a massive chunk of your EMI goes entirely toward paying the interest. Because the outstanding principal is high, the interest calculated on it is also high. As the years progress and the principal balance reduces, the interest component shrinks, and more of your EMI starts chipping away at the principal debt.

Home Loan Tax Benefits in India

Taking a home loan provides substantial tax relief under the Income Tax Act:

  • Section 80C: You can claim a deduction of up to ₹1.5 Lakhs on the Principal repayment component of your EMI.
  • Section 24(b): You can claim a deduction of up to ₹2 Lakhs on the Interest payment component for a self-occupied property.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. As per RBI guidelines, banks and HFCs cannot charge prepayment penalties on floating-rate home loans taken by individuals. Prepaying even a small amount annually can drastically reduce your total interest and tenure.
A floating rate fluctuates with market conditions (usually linked to the Repo Rate), while a fixed rate remains constant. Floating rates are generally preferred for home loans as they are cheaper initially and don't carry prepayment penalties.
No. While a longer tenure (e.g., 30 years) drastically reduces your monthly EMI, it significantly increases the total interest you pay to the bank. It is advisable to choose the shortest tenure you can comfortably afford.
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