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Loan Prepayment Calculator: Save Interest & Cut Tenure

See how much interest a single part-prepayment saves and how many months it cuts from your loan.

Loan & Prepayment Details

Total Interest Saved

Total Interest Saved: ₹7,34,486

Tenure Reduced By
43 months (3.6 years)
New Total Interest
₹19,72,453

Why Prepayment Saves So Much

Every rupee you prepay comes straight off the principal, so every later instalment carries less interest.

Prepayment Charges & RBI Regulations

Under Reserve Bank of India (RBI) regulations, banks and NBFCs cannot charge foreclosure or prepayment penalties on floating-rate home loans granted to individual borrowers. Prepaying even ₹2 lakh on a ₹25 lakh loan at 8.5% with 20 years remaining saves roughly ₹7.34 lakh in interest and closes the loan 43 months sooner.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I reduce EMI or reduce tenure after prepayment?
Reducing tenure saves far more interest because the loan closes earlier and stops accumulating compound interest. Reduce EMI only if your immediate monthly household cashflow is constrained.
Is there a penalty for prepaying a home loan?
Not on floating-rate home loans given to individual borrowers: RBI guidelines strictly prohibit prepayment penalties. Fixed-rate loans might carry a small administrative charge.
When is the best time to prepay?
As early in your tenure as possible. Because loan interest is front-loaded, prepaying in year 2 saves drastically more interest than prepaying in year 12.
How do I track multiple loans and prepayments?
The free Finalyca Android app saves custom loan profiles, compares lender offers, calculates refinancing benefits, and triggers monthly EMI due-date reminders.

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Loan comparison, prepayment savings, SIP, FD, PPF, GST and income tax. Works 100% offline, needs no login, and reminds you when an EMI is due.

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