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Frequently Asked Questions
EMI stands for Equated Monthly Instalment. It is a fixed amount you repay to a lender every month until the loan is fully cleared. Each EMI contains two parts: repayment of the amount borrowed (principal) and interest on the outstanding balance.
Lenders use a reducing-balance formula: EMI = P × r × (1 + r)^n ÷ ((1 + r)^n − 1), where P is the principal, r is the monthly interest rate (annual rate ÷ 12 ÷ 100) and n is the number of monthly instalments. Our EMI calculator applies the same formula.
Lenders commonly consider income and employment stability, credit score and credit history, existing EMIs and card balances relative to income, age, and residence stability. Meeting published minimums does not guarantee approval, and each lender applies its own policy.
A credit score is a three-digit number, often on a scale such as 300 to 900, generated by a credit bureau from your credit report. Lenders use it as one standardised signal of credit risk, alongside their own checks on income and obligations.
A longer tenure divides the repayment into more instalments, so the monthly EMI is smaller. However, interest accrues on the outstanding balance for longer, so the total interest paid over the life of the loan is usually higher.
Saving keeps money in low-risk, easily accessible places to protect its value and availability, suiting short-term needs. Investing puts money into assets expected to grow over the long term but which can fall in value along the way, suiting goals that are years away.
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