LOAN COST COMPARISON

Flat Rate vs Reducing Balance Calculator

Understand why the same quoted interest rate can produce different EMI and total-interest outcomes.

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Important: Flat rate is calculated on the original principal for the full tenure. Reducing balance interest is calculated on the outstanding principal.

Indicative comparison

Flat-rate EMI₹18,056
Reducing-balance EMI₹16,134
Flat-rate total interest₹1,50,000
Reducing total interest₹80,809
Flat total repayment₹6,50,000
Reducing total repayment₹5,80,809
Approx. effective annual cost of flat-rate EMI19.46%
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Indicative illustration only: Actual lender calculations may include processing fees, insurance, taxes, daily interest, rounding, advance EMI or other charges. Review the lender's Key Facts Statement and repayment schedule before proceeding.