How does a Personal Loan EMI Calculator work?
Personal loan EMI calculators work using a mathematical formula that considers three key factors to estimate your monthly EMI (Equated Monthly Installment):
- Loan Amount (P): This is the total sum of money you borrow from the bank or financial institution.
- Interest Rate (R): This is the annual percentage rate you are charged for borrowing the money. It's important to note that the interest rate is typically expressed as a monthly rate for the EMI calculation. To convert the annual rate into a monthly rate, we divide it by 12 (number of months in a year).
- Loan Tenure (N): This represents the total duration of your loan, typically ranging from 1 to 5 years. The tenure is expressed in terms of months (e.g., 12 months for 1 year).
The Formula:
The EMI calculator employs the following formula to calculate your EMI:
EMI = (P x R x (1 + R)^N) / ((1 + R)^N - 1)
Breaking Down the Formula:
- P: Loan Amount
- R: Monthly Interest Rate (Annual Rate / 12)
- N: Loan Tenure in Months
What the Formula Does:
- It factors in the total loan amount (P) you borrow.
- It considers the cost of borrowing (monthly interest rate R) throughout the loan tenure. The term (1 + R) raised to the power of N accounts for the compounding effect of interest, where your interest also earns interest over time
- It takes into account the total number of monthly payments (N) you'll make to repay the loan.
- The entire calculation is then divided by another term ((1 + R)^N - 1) to arrive at your final EMI amount.
By plugging in your loan amount, interest rate, and loan tenure into the formula, the calculator provides an estimated EMI – the fixed monthly payment you'll need to make to repay your personal loan. This allows you to plan your finances effectively and understand your monthly repayment obligation.
frequently asked questions
- Loan amount: The total amount you want to borrow.
- Interest rate: The annual percentage rate (APR) offered by the lender.
- Loan tenure: The chosen duration of your loan (e.g., 1 year, 2 years).
- Estimate your monthly payment: Gain quick insights into your monthly repayment obligation, helping you plan your budget effectively.
- Compare loan options: Experiment with different loan amounts and tenures to see how they impact your EMI, allowing you to compare loan options from different lenders.
- Financial planning: Understand the total repayment amount over the loan tenure, facilitating informed financial decisions.