Key Takeaways
- Compare offers for the same amount and tenure.
- A lower EMI can increase total interest when the tenure is longer.
- Include processing, insurance and security-related costs.
- Read prepayment and late-payment conditions.
Keep the comparison like for like
Use the same principal and tenure when comparing offers. Otherwise, an apparently lower EMI may simply result from a longer repayment period.
Add every known charge
Include processing fees, applicable taxes, insurance, legal or valuation expenses and account charges where relevant. Ask which charges are deducted before disbursal.
Review flexibility and penalties
Part-payment, foreclosure, delayed-payment and bounce conditions affect cost when plans change.
- Prepayment lock-in period
- Part-payment frequency and minimum
- Late-payment and bounce charges
- Rate-reset rules for floating products
Check affordability under realistic conditions
Leave room for emergencies and essential expenses after the EMI. Calculator results are indicative; lender offers and repayment schedules may differ.
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