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EMI Prepayment Calculator

Estimate how a one-time loan prepayment could change your remaining EMI, tenure, and future interest under a fixed-rate assumption.

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EMI Prepayment Calculator

Compare an estimated shorter tenure with an estimated lower EMI after a one-time prepayment.

Original monthly EMI

₹43,391

Outstanding after 24 EMIs

₹47,92,181

Prepayment applied

₹5,00,000

New remaining tenure

14 years, 3 months

Estimated future interest saved

₹14,57,301

Keep EMI, reduce tenure

14 years, 3 months

Estimated future interest saved: ₹14,57,301

Keep tenure, reduce EMI

₹38,864

Estimated future interest saved: ₹4,77,894

Planning estimate only. Actual lender schedules, rate changes, fees, timing, and prepayment rules can change the result.

Calculation notes

How to use this result with confidence

Method

The estimate first projects the outstanding principal after the EMIs entered, then applies the one-time prepayment and compares a lower-tenure path with a lower-EMI path.

Worked example

After a lump-sum payment, keeping the EMI unchanged generally shortens the estimated tenure, while keeping the remaining tenure unchanged generally lowers the future EMI.

Check before relying on it

Lender schedules can differ because of payment dates, floating rates, fees, rounding, insurance, and prepayment rules. Request a revised schedule before acting.

Finance next steps

Understand the result, then compare it

Detailed guide

EMI prepayment calculator: how much interest can you save by paying early?

Review the method, assumptions, and practical checks behind this calculator.

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Rates or comparison context

Check current home-loan rate references

Retest the remaining loan using a relevant rate before comparing EMI and tenure options.

Current rate reference

Home-loan rates to try in the calculator

Use these advertised figures to compare EMI scenarios without leaving this page. Enter the exact rate from your own written offer before making a borrowing decision.

Last checked 8 September 2026

LenderAdvertised rateApplies toFreshnessVerification
State Bank of India7.25% p.a. onwardsHome Loan Card rate; lender terms and eligibility applyOfficial page last updated 1 April 2026Official source
Axis Bank8.00%-8.85% p.a.Floating rate for CIBIL score 751 and aboveOfficial page labeled September 2026Official source
Axis Bank8.20%-9.10% p.a.Floating rate for CIBIL 750 or below, or no credit historyOfficial page labeled September 2026Official source

Advertised rates can change and may depend on credit score, income, employment type, loan amount, loan-to-value ratio, product, and other risk checks. They are not approval offers or lender rankings.

Freshness note: ICICI Bank's official standard-rate table was marked valid only through 31 July 2026 when checked, so those figures are not labelled as current here until the bank refreshes the page. Check the official ICICI page.

Only figures that were verifiable on the linked official lender pages during the last review are listed. Rates from other lenders are intentionally omitted until their current public rate table can be checked.

Guide

Understand your EMI Prepayment result

An EMI prepayment calculator estimates the effect of a one-time principal payment after a number of instalments. It compares two common illustrations: keep the existing EMI and shorten the tenure, or keep the remaining tenure and reduce the EMI.

Results are for general information. Review the site disclaimer before using a result for an important decision.

Begin with the current loan position

Enter the original loan amount, interest rate, original tenure, and the number of EMIs already paid. The calculator estimates the outstanding principal from those assumptions before applying the prepayment amount.

The result is most useful when the rate and payment schedule have remained stable. If the lender has changed the rate, EMI, or tenure, use the current repayment schedule for the final decision.

Compare lower tenure with a lower EMI

Keeping the EMI unchanged generally puts more of each future payment toward principal after the prepayment, so the estimated tenure becomes shorter. Keeping the tenure unchanged recalculates a lower estimated EMI instead.

Neither option is automatically right for everyone. Compare the cash-flow effect, your emergency savings, and the lender's actual repayment options before choosing one.

Check the lender's documents before acting

The calculator does not include prepayment charges, changes in a floating interest rate, payment-date timing, insurance, taxes, or lender-specific rounding. These can change the actual schedule and interest amount.

Ask the lender for the current outstanding amount and a revised repayment schedule. Read the Key Fact Statement and your loan documents before making a significant prepayment.

FAQs

These answers are written for this calculator's inputs, assumptions, and common real-world decisions. They explain what the result can show and where you still need the official document or a qualified professional.

Does this include prepayment charges?

No. It is a principal-and-interest estimate only. Check your lender's current loan documents for charges, limits, timing rules, and eligibility.

Why can the lender's revised schedule differ?

The lender may use a different payment date, current interest rate, compounding method, fees, rounding rule, or prepayment policy. Its revised schedule is the authoritative result.

Should I reduce EMI or tenure?

This tool shows the estimated trade-off, but it cannot choose for you. Consider your cash flow, other obligations, available savings, and lender terms before deciding.

I received a bonus. Should I use all of it for loan prepayment?

Not automatically. Keep an appropriate emergency reserve and account for near-term expenses before committing a lump sum. Compare the estimated interest saving with the value of keeping cash available, then confirm the lender's revised schedule and charges.

My EMI stayed the same after a rate change. Did my loan become more expensive?

It may have become longer if the lender kept the EMI unchanged. Check the current interest rate, outstanding principal, remaining tenure, and revised amortisation schedule. The calculator is useful for a scenario, but the lender's written schedule shows what actually changed.

Will a part-prepayment stop my next EMI?

Usually not. A part-prepayment normally reduces the outstanding principal and may change the future EMI or remaining tenure; it does not automatically cancel the next scheduled instalment. Confirm the payment date and treatment with the lender before transferring the money.

How much interest could I save by making a part-prepayment?

The estimate depends on the outstanding principal, interest rate, remaining tenure, payment timing, and amount prepaid. Compare the result with the lender's current balance and revised schedule.

Is a full prepayment better than a partial prepayment?

It depends on the interest saving, available cash, emergency reserve, and any lender charges. A partial prepayment can reduce the balance while leaving more liquidity available.

How does prepayment affect my outstanding principal?

A principal prepayment reduces the balance used for future interest calculations. The lender decides how the remaining EMI or tenure is revised under the loan agreement.

Should I keep an emergency fund instead of prepaying the loan?

Do not use money needed for essential expenses or emergencies without considering the risk. Compare the estimated interest saving with the value of keeping accessible cash and review the decision with your broader budget.