How to Compare Loans — EMI, Interest & Total Cost
Comparing loans requires more than looking at EMI alone. Evaluate total interest payable, processing fees, prepayment penalties, and tenure flexibility. Use EMI calculators with identical tenures for fair comparison.
Examples
₹30L home loan at 8.5% for 20 years
EMI ≈ ₹26,032; Total interest ≈ ₹32.5L → Compare with shorter tenure to save interest
₹10L car loan at 9% for 5 years
EMI ≈ ₹20,758 → Higher rate but shorter tenure vs home loan
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Frequently Asked Questions
Should I compare only EMI?
No. Lower EMI with longer tenure often means higher total interest. Compare total cost of borrowing.
What affects EMI most?
Principal, interest rate, and tenure. Rate and tenure have the biggest impact on monthly payment.
How to compare two loan offers?
Use the same principal and tenure in our EMI calculator for each rate. Compare EMI and total interest.
Fixed vs floating rate?
Fixed rate gives predictable EMI; floating may start lower but can rise with market rates.
Free calculators?
Yes — EMI, home loan, car loan, and personal loan calculators on CalculatorWorld.