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💡 What is a Home Loan EMI?

EMI (Equated Monthly Installment) is the fixed monthly payment you make to repay your home loan. It consists of two parts:

  • Principal: The actual loan amount you borrowed
  • Interest: The cost of borrowing, charged by the lender

In the early years, interest forms a larger part of your EMI. As you continue paying, the principal component gradually increases.

🧮 How is Home Loan EMI Calculated?

Home loan EMI is calculated using the standard mathematical formula:

EMI = [P × r × (1 + r)^n] / [(1 + r)^n - 1]
  • P = Principal loan amount
  • r = Monthly interest rate (Annual rate ÷ 12 ÷ 100)
  • n = Total number of months (Tenure in years × 12)

📊 What is LTV (Loan-to-Value) Ratio?

LTV ratio determines how much loan you can get based on property value:

LTV = (Loan Amount ÷ Property Value) × 100
  • <80% LTV: Lower interest rates, easier approval
  • 80-90% LTV: Standard rates, may require higher income proof
  • >90% LTV: Higher rates, stricter eligibility

💰 Home Loan Tax Benefits in India

Indian tax laws provide significant deductions on home loans:

Section 80C - Principal Repayment
Deduction up to ₹1.5 Lakh per year on principal repayment
Section 24 - Interest Payment
Deduction up to ₹2 Lakh per year on interest for self-occupied property

*Total potential tax benefit: Up to ₹3.5L per year if you claim both sections

⚡ How Prepayments Save Interest

Making prepayments can dramatically reduce your total interest burden:

  • Early prepayments work best: Save maximum interest in first 5-7 years
  • Two strategies: Reduce tenure (save more interest) or reduce EMI (lower monthly burden)
  • No penalties: RBI guidelines allow free prepayment for floating rate loans

💡 Example: A ₹50L loan @ 8.5% for 20 years costs ₹52L in interest. Paying ₹10K extra monthly saves ₹19L and finishes 7 years early!

📋 Home Loan Affordability: Safe EMI Percentage

Financial experts recommend keeping your EMI within specific income limits:

<30% of Income
Comfortable & Safe
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30-45% of Income
Stretched but Manageable
>45% of Income
High Risk - Avoid

Use the affordability calculator above to check if your loan is within safe limits