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EMI vs Interest Rate: What’s the Difference?

Understand the difference between your loan EMI and interest rate with a simple example, then check your numbers with our EMI calculator.

EMI and interest rate are not the same

Your interest rate is the percentage charged on the outstanding loan. Your EMI is the monthly payment that results from the loan amount, rate, and tenure.

Simple example

Use the EMI calculator to compare different combinations before making a loan decision.

FAQ

Which matters more, EMI or interest rate?

Both matter. EMI is the monthly payment; the interest rate is one of the factors used to calculate that payment.

This guide is for general information. Calculator results are estimates based on the values you enter.