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Home Loan EMI Calculator

By Free EMI Calculator Editorial Team Updated Reviewed

A home loan EMI is the fixed monthly amount you pay your lender to repay your housing loan over its tenure. Use this home loan EMI calculator to instantly work out your monthly instalment, the total interest over the life of the loan, and how your repayment splits between principal and interest — so you can pick a loan amount and tenure that comfortably fit your budget.

₹
₹1,00,000₹10,00,00,000
%
5%15%
Yr
1 Yr30 Yr
Principal
₹50,00,000
Total Interest
₹54,13,879
Total Payment
₹1,04,13,879

Monthly EMI

₹43,391

  • Principal48%
  • Interest52%

Formula

EMI = P × r × (1 + r)ⁿ ÷ [(1 + r)ⁿ − 1]

P
Principal — your sanctioned home loan amount.
r
Monthly interest rate = annual rate ÷ 12 ÷ 100.
n
Loan tenure in months (years × 12).

Home loans usually run 10–30 years, so even a small change in interest rate has a large effect on total interest. Many home loans are floating-rate, in which case the EMI or tenure can change when the lender revises rates.

Worked example

Suppose you take a home loan of ₹50,00,000 at 8.5% per annum for a tenure of 20 years (240 months).

Loan Amount (P)
₹50,00,000
Annual Interest Rate
8.5%
Tenure
20 years (240 months)

The monthly EMI is about ₹43,391. Over 20 years you repay roughly ₹1,04,13,879 in total — about ₹54,13,879 of which is interest on top of the ₹50,00,000 you borrowed.

Year-by-year repayment breakdown

Based on the default Home Loan EMI Calculator values above — the loan amount, interest rate and tenure shown in the calculator. Adjust the sliders to recalculate your own figures.

Monthly EMI
₹43,391
Total interest
₹54,13,879
Total payment
₹1,04,13,879
Interest / principal
108%

In the first year, about 81% of what you pay goes towards interest rather than reducing the balance. From year 13 onwards, more of each year's payments goes to principal than to interest.

Year-by-year principal, interest and outstanding balance
YearPrincipal paidInterest paidTotal paidBalance
1₹99,509₹4,21,183₹5,20,692₹49 Lakh
2₹1,08,306₹4,12,387₹5,20,693₹47.92 Lakh
3₹1,17,878₹4,02,814₹5,20,692₹46.74 Lakh
4₹1,28,298₹3,92,394₹5,20,692₹45.46 Lakh
5₹1,39,638₹3,81,054₹5,20,692₹44.06 Lakh
6₹1,51,981₹3,68,711₹5,20,692₹42.54 Lakh
7₹1,65,414₹3,55,277₹5,20,691₹40.89 Lakh
8₹1,80,036₹3,40,656₹5,20,692₹39.09 Lakh
9₹1,95,949₹3,24,743₹5,20,692₹37.13 Lakh
10₹2,13,269₹3,07,423₹5,20,692₹35 Lakh
11₹2,32,121₹2,88,572₹5,20,693₹32.68 Lakh
12₹2,52,638₹2,68,054₹5,20,692₹30.15 Lakh
13₹2,74,968₹2,45,723₹5,20,691₹27.40 Lakh
14₹2,99,274₹2,21,419₹5,20,693₹24.41 Lakh
15₹3,25,726₹1,94,966₹5,20,692₹21.15 Lakh
16₹3,54,518₹1,66,174₹5,20,692₹17.60 Lakh
17₹3,85,853₹1,34,838₹5,20,691₹13.75 Lakh
18₹4,19,960₹1,00,732₹5,20,692₹9.55 Lakh
19₹4,57,081₹63,612₹5,20,693₹4.98 Lakh
20₹4,97,583₹23,210₹5,20,793₹0

How the home loan EMI calculator works

This calculator uses the same reducing-balance method banks and housing finance companies use. Move the sliders for loan amount, interest rate and tenure, and it recalculates your EMI in real time and updates the breakdown chart so you can see how much of your repayment is interest.

Planning your home loan

Because home loans are large and long, the tenure and interest rate matter a great deal. Lenders generally prefer your total EMIs to stay within 40–50% of your monthly income, and they fund a percentage of the property value (the rest is your down payment). Trying different loan amounts here helps you judge what property budget is realistic before you apply.

Tips to reduce your home loan interest

  • Make a larger down payment so you borrow less principal.
  • Choose the shortest tenure you can comfortably afford — it cuts total interest sharply.
  • Compare lenders — even a 0.25% lower rate saves lakhs over 20 years.
  • Prepay when you have surplus and keep the EMI steady to finish the loan sooner.

Frequently asked questions

How is home loan EMI calculated?

Home loan EMI uses the reducing-balance formula EMI = P × r × (1+r)ⁿ ÷ [(1+r)ⁿ − 1], where P is the loan amount, r is the monthly interest rate and n is the tenure in months. This calculator applies it instantly as you change the amount, rate or tenure.

What is a good tenure for a home loan?

A longer tenure lowers your monthly EMI but raises total interest because you pay for longer. A 15–20 year tenure is a common balance between an affordable EMI and reasonable total interest. Use the tenure slider to see the trade-off for your loan.

Does prepayment reduce my home loan EMI?

Prepaying lump sums reduces your outstanding principal. Most lenders let you either lower the EMI or shorten the tenure — keeping the EMI the same and shortening the tenure usually saves the most interest.

Are home loan interest rates fixed or floating?

Most home loans in India are floating-rate, meaning the rate is linked to an external benchmark and can change over time. When it does, the lender typically adjusts your tenure or EMI. This calculator shows the EMI for a given rate so you can compare scenarios.

Can I claim tax benefits on a home loan?

Home loan borrowers in India may claim deductions on principal repayment and interest paid under the Income Tax Act, subject to the prevailing rules and limits. This is general information, not tax advice — check the current rules or consult a professional for your situation.