EMI Formula:
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The EMI (Equated Monthly Installment) formula calculates the fixed payment amount a borrower pays each month to repay a loan. It considers the principal amount, interest rate, and loan tenure.
The calculator uses the EMI formula:
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Explanation: The formula calculates the fixed monthly payment that includes both principal and interest components over the loan period.
Details: Accurate EMI calculation helps borrowers understand their monthly financial commitment and plan their budgets accordingly when refinancing home loans.
Tips: Enter the principal amount in MYR, annual interest rate in percentage, and loan tenure in months. All values must be positive numbers.
Q1: What is refinancing a home loan?
A: Refinancing means replacing your existing home loan with a new one, typically to get better interest rates or loan terms.
Q2: How does Maybank calculate interest?
A: Maybank uses reducing balance method where interest is calculated on the outstanding principal each month.
Q3: What factors affect my EMI amount?
A: Principal amount, interest rate, and loan tenure are the three main factors that determine your EMI.
Q4: Can I reduce my EMI payments?
A: Yes, by either negotiating a lower interest rate or extending your loan tenure, though the latter increases total interest paid.
Q5: Are there prepayment charges?
A: Maybank may charge a fee for early loan settlement or partial prepayments beyond allowed limits.