Finance Loans & EMI

How can I reduce my loan EMI and total interest paid?

QUICK ANSWER

You can reduce loan EMI or interest by making periodic principal prepayments, opting for a shorter tenure, or balance transferring to a lower interest rate.

Detailed Explanation

Making partial prepayments early in the loan tenure drastically reduces the principal balance, which in turn reduces total interest burden. Even paying 1 extra EMI per year or making a lump-sum payment of 5-10% principal can reduce loan tenure by several years.

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Source: Financial Planning Advisory Board (Open Data License)

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Prepaying just 1 extra EMI per year on a 20-year home loan can reduce your overall loan tenure by up to 4 years.