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How to use an EMI calculator to repay your loan like a pro

Key Takeaways

  • Key Takeaway ImagePlanning your loan repayments in advance helps you stay financially disciplined, avoid surprises, and stay in control throughout your loan journey.
  • Key Takeaway ImagePeople who check eligibility and future EMIs before applying protect their credit health, skip rejection stress, and borrow more confidently.
  • Key Takeaway ImageTo keep your borrowing experience affordable and transparent, you can choose IDFC FIRST Bank’s FIRSTmoney, where personal loan interest rates start at only 9.99% per annum.
30 Aug 2025 by Team FinFIRST
How to use an EMI calculator for personal loan repayment
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Planning to take a personal loan? Whether you want to finance a trip, a wedding, a professional course, a major purchase, or medical expenses, before you apply, it is critical to ask yourself, “What will this loan cost me each month and over the entire repayment period?” Knowing this helps you understand the full financial commitment, not just the immediate affordability. That is where an EMI calculator helps. Let us break it down.

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How an EMI calculator for personal loan works
 

When you use the IDFC FIRST Bank’s personal loan EMI calculator, it breaks down the instalment amount you need to pay each month within seconds. Simply enter:

  • Loan amount: The total money you wish to borrow
  • Interest rate: The rate you are being offered by the lender
  • Loan tenure: The months or years you will repay the loan for

Once you input the required information, the personal loan EMI calculator shows the monthly instalment you are expected to pay towards the loan.

IDFC FIRST Bank’s personal loan EMI calculator helps you visualise the full loan lifecycle in a simple format. It helps you plan better, borrow confidently, and avoid repayment difficulties later.

Step-by-step: How to plan your repayments using the EMI calculator
 

Look at how to use an EMI calculator effectively to plan your repayments like a pro:

Test multiple loan scenarios
 

Use the calculator to try different combinations of loan amount, interest rate, and tenure. This helps you narrow down the most affordable and realistic borrowing option before committing.

Check EMI against your monthly budget
 

Compare the calculated EMI with your existing income and expenses. Aim for an instalment that falls within 30–40% of your monthly earnings. This is a common financial practice that experts recommend and helps prevent over-borrowing. 

Adjust tenure to control EMI
 

If the EMI is too high for your budget, try increasing the tenure. In case you can afford higher EMIs, a shorter loan duration helps you save on interest. Whether your priority is reducing monthly payments or saving on total interest, the choice is entirely up to you.

Use the amortisation table displayed by the calculator
 

Review the month-by-month repayment breakdown. This shows how much goes towards interest and principal, which helps you understand the loan’s financial structure and when to make prepayments.  

When you utilise an EMI calculator properly, you do not rely on rough guesses or verbal promises. You know what you will pay, when you will pay it, and how long it will take to repay. Such clarity helps you understand how much you can practically borrow, what tenure is safe, and when you should prepay. It removes unpredictability and gives you a structure. That way, your loan repayment fits into your monthly budget without causing problems.

Also, try not to skip the personal loan eligibility calculator before moving forward. It helps you avoid rejection by showing the maximum amount you qualify for based on income, loan tenure, and monthly obligations. 

Conclusion
 

The EMI calculator might seem like a simple tool, but in the hands of a smart borrower, it becomes a powerful decision-making tool. Before you finalise any personal loan, take a few minutes to use it. Adjust the figures. Analyse the impact. And only then, commit. This step not only helps you borrow smarter but also repay like a pro.

You can consider IDFC FIRST Bank’s FIRSTmoney to enjoy one of the most affordable personal loan rates in the industry and easy repayment options. With instant disbursals, a 100% digital loan process, flexible tenures, no hidden charges, and zero foreclosure fees, you stay in control from day one.

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