Flat vs Reducing Rate Calculator

Compare flat rate and reducing balance rate for loans. Understand the real cost difference and find the equivalent reducing rate for a given flat rate.

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You save with Flat Rate
₹743

Flat Rate (10%) CHEAPER

Monthly EMI₹18,056
Total Interest₹1,50,000
Total Payment₹6,50,000

Reducing Rate (18%)

Monthly EMI₹18,076
Total Interest₹1,50,743
Total Payment₹6,50,743

Approximate: 10% flat rate is roughly equivalent to ~18.0% reducing rate

Flat Rate vs Reducing Rate

Flat rate charges interest on the original principal throughout the loan. Reducing balance charges interest only on the outstanding balance. A 10% flat rate is roughly equivalent to 18% reducing rate.

  • Side-by-side EMI comparison
  • Total interest and total payment comparison
  • Shows which option saves more money

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