What is an EMI?
EMI stands for Equated Monthly Installment. It is the fixed amount of money that you pay to your bank or lender every month to repay your loan. The EMI is made up of two components: the Principal Amount and the Interest on that principal.
How is EMI Calculated?
The formula used for calculating EMI is:
- E is the EMI (Equated Monthly Installment)
- P is the Principal Loan Amount
- r is the monthly interest rate (Annual Rate / 12 / 100)
- n is the loan tenure in months
Factors Affecting Your EMI
Your monthly payment depends on three main factors. Changing any of these will impact your EMI amount.
- Loan Amount: A higher loan amount results in a higher EMI.
- Interest Rate: Higher interest rates increase your monthly outgo and total interest payable.
- Tenure: A longer tenure reduces your monthly EMI but increases the total interest you pay over time.