How Does the Loan EMI Calculation Work?
When taking out a loan, lenders use an amortized repayment schedule. Rather than paying off the interest upfront, your payments are divided into identical monthly chunks called Equated Monthly Installments (EMIs).
The Mathematical Formula
EMI = [P × R × (1 + R)^N] / [(1 + R)^N - 1]
- P (Principal): The initial borrowing amount.
- R (Monthly Rate): Annual interest rate divided by 12 and by 100.
- N (Tenure): Total number of monthly installments.