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Home Loan EMI Calculator

Find the EMI on a home loan, the total interest over the tenure and how prepayments shorten it.

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  • Updated for 2026

Your home loan

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yr
Prepayment
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added to every EMI

Enter the loan amount, rate and tenure to see your EMI.

Worked example

With these example inputs:

  • Loan amount$5,000,000
  • Interest rate8.5%
  • Tenure20 yr

Monthly EMI: $43,391

  • Loan amount$5,000,000
  • Total interest$5,413,879
  • Total of payments$10,413,879
  • Payoff time20 yr

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What this home loan EMI calculator does

This calculator finds your monthly EMI. You enter the loan amount, rate, and tenure. You can add an extra monthly payment. So you see the EMI and the total interest. It also shows how prepayments shorten the loan. The result appears in your chosen currency.

What an EMI is

An EMI is your equated monthly installment. It is the fixed amount you pay each month. It covers both interest and principal. So the payment stays level for the whole term. Early EMIs are mostly interest. Later ones are mostly principal.

How it is calculated

The tool spreads the loan amount across the tenure. It adds interest at your set rate. It then levels it into equal monthly amounts. So a higher rate lifts the EMI. A longer tenure lowers each EMI. The result is your monthly EMI.

What the result tells you

The result shows your monthly EMI. A five million loan at eight and a half percent over twenty years is about forty-three thousand. A higher rate raises it. A longer tenure lowers it. So it shows what you pay each month. It is just a close estimate.

The loan amount

Your loan amount is the sum you borrow. It is the price less your down payment. A bigger loan means a bigger EMI. So this number sets the base. Use the amount you plan to borrow. It is the base the rest builds on. Enter your loan amount.

The interest rate

Your interest rate is the cost of borrowing. It is the annual rate on the loan. A higher rate lifts every EMI. So this number drives the interest. Use the rate the lender quotes. Even a small cut saves a lot. Enter your interest rate.

The tenure

The tenure is the length of the loan. It is the years you take to repay. A longer tenure lowers the monthly EMI. So this number trades payment for time. A longer tenure costs far more interest. Pick a tenure you can afford. Enter your tenure in years.

The extra payment

An extra payment goes straight at the balance. It is added on top of the EMI. It shortens the loan and cuts interest. So even a small extra saves a lot. The tool shows the new payoff time. Try a few amounts to see the gain. Enter your extra monthly payment.

How to use it

Enter your loan amount first. Add the rate and the tenure. Read the monthly EMI in your currency. Then add an extra payment. See the interest and time you save. Compare a few tenures. Use it to plan the loan.

The total interest

The tool also shows your total interest. That is the cost on top of the loan. On a long tenure it can top the loan itself. So the low EMI can cost dearly over time. A higher rate or longer tenure lifts it. Prepayments cut this total. Watch it as well as the EMI.

A final tip

Use this to plan a home loan with open eyes. Remember a long tenure adds interest. Compare the rate across a few lenders. Add an extra payment to save interest. Keep the EMI inside your budget. Do not borrow more than you need. A careful plan needs the full cost.

Frequently asked questions

How is home loan EMI calculated?

EMI uses the reducing-balance formula on the loan amount, monthly rate and number of months. Early EMIs are mostly interest. Later ones are mostly principal.

Does prepaying a home loan help?

Yes, a prepayment cuts the outstanding principal and usually the tenure, saving a large amount of interest. Enter an extra amount to see the effect.