Prepayment Calculator
Plan one or more loan prepayments (also called part payments) with dates. Use years or months tenure, keep EMI or keep tenure, and review a live amortization schedule.
Benefit option
Remaining tenure unit
Tenure: 180 months
Prepayment schedule
Up to 6instalments with dates (applied before that month's EMI).
Schedule starts Jul 2026
Instalment 1
₹0₹24,99,999Applies in month 1 of remaining tenure (Jul 2026).
Planned total: ₹2,00,000
Results
- Existing EMI
- ₹25,357
- New tenure
- 153 months
- Months saved
- 27 months
- Interest saved
- ₹4,94,302
- Prepayments applied
- ₹2,00,000
- Revised principal
- ₹23,00,000
Total cash-outflow savings
₹4,94,302
Repayment over time
Principal and interest paid each year (left), outstanding balance (right) — same layout as common prepayment planners.
Chart view
Before
- Tenure
- 180 months
- Interest paid
- ₹20,64,133
After
- Tenure
- 153 months
- Interest paid
- ₹15,69,831
Finishes 27 months sooner · Interest saved ₹4,94,302
Left axis: yearly principal, interest and prepayments. Right axis: closing loan balance.
| Year | Principal | Interest | Prepay | Total paid | Balance | Paid % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ₹1,01,399 | ₹2,02,885 | ₹2,00,000 | ₹5,04,284 | ₹21,98,601 | 12.1% |
| 2 | ₹1,10,911 | ₹1,93,373 | — | ₹3,04,284 | ₹20,87,690 | 16.5% |
| 3 | ₹1,21,315 | ₹1,82,969 | — | ₹3,04,284 | ₹19,66,375 | 21.3% |
| 4 | ₹1,32,695 | ₹1,71,589 | — | ₹3,04,284 | ₹18,33,680 | 26.7% |
| 5 | ₹1,45,143 | ₹1,59,141 | — | ₹3,04,284 | ₹16,88,537 | 32.5% |
| 6 | ₹1,58,758 | ₹1,45,526 | — | ₹3,04,284 | ₹15,29,778 | 38.8% |
| 7 | ₹1,73,651 | ₹1,30,633 | — | ₹3,04,284 | ₹13,56,127 | 45.8% |
| 8 | ₹1,89,941 | ₹1,14,343 | — | ₹3,04,284 | ₹11,66,186 | 53.4% |
| 9 | ₹2,07,759 | ₹96,525 | — | ₹3,04,284 | ₹9,58,428 | 61.7% |
| 10 | ₹2,27,248 | ₹77,036 | — | ₹3,04,284 | ₹7,31,180 | 70.8% |
| 11 | ₹2,48,565 | ₹55,719 | — | ₹3,04,284 | ₹4,82,615 | 80.7% |
| 12 | ₹2,71,882 | ₹32,402 | — | ₹3,04,284 | ₹2,10,732 | 91.6% |
| 13 | ₹2,10,732 | ₹7,691 | — | ₹2,18,423 | ₹0 | 100.0% |
How prepayment works
Schedule one or more lump-sum prepayments with dates. Keep your EMI to finish earlier, or keep the tenure to lower the monthly instalment. Interest and cash-outflow savings are indicative — confirm charges and foreclosure rules with your lender.
Last updated: 19 July 2026. Figures are indicative — confirm prepayment rules and charges with your lender.
What is loan prepayment?
Prepayment (also called part-prepayment) means paying extra principal on an existing loan before the scheduled end date. That lowers future interest and can either shorten the tenure (same EMI) or reduce the EMI (same end date). It applies to home, personal and many auto loans — subject to your lender's rules.
How this calculator works
Enter outstanding principal, current rate and remaining tenure (years or months). Add one or more prepayments with dates — each is applied at the start of that month in your remaining schedule. With Keep existing EMI, the tool finds how many months you need to clear the loan at your current instalment. With Keep existing tenure, EMI is re-priced after each lump sum so the end date stays on track.
Worked example: ₹25 lakh outstanding at 9% with 15 years left and a ₹2 lakh prepayment this month. Keeping EMI finishes earlier and saves interest; keeping tenure lowers the monthly instalment. Add a second instalment next year to compare staggered vs upfront prepayment.
Ways to schedule a prepayment
Use the instalment list to mirror how you actually get spare cash:
- Lump sum — one dated amount (bonus, inheritance, property sale).
- Yearly — repeat amounts on annual dates (typical for yearly bonuses).
- Regular top-ups — several smaller amounts across months if income rises.
Paying earlier in the tenure usually saves more interest, because early EMIs are interest-heavy on a reducing-balance loan.
Amortization schedule
The repayment chart compares principal, interest and loan balance year by year — without prepayment vs with your plan. Before/after cards summarise tenure and interest. Open the year-wise and month-wise tables for the full path; everything updates when you change inputs.
Before you decide to prepay
Interest saved is only one lens. Quick checks before you remitting cash:
- Do you know your lender's prepayment conditions and any penalty?
- Do you still have 3–6 months of expenses as an emergency buffer?
- Are higher-rate debts (for example credit cards) cleared first?
- Could the same money earn more after tax than your loan rate? Compare with the ROI calculator or a FD / SIP plan.
Prepayment vs part payment vs balance transfer
Retail lenders use “prepayment” and “part payment” interchangeably for lump-sum principal payments. Use our part payment calculator for Axis-style wording, or the balance transfer calculator when you are changing lenders.
| Feature | Keep EMI | Keep tenure | Balance transfer |
|---|---|---|---|
| What changes | Tenure shortens; EMI stays the same | EMI falls; end date stays the same | Rate (and often EMI/tenure) change with a new lender |
| Best when | You can keep paying the current EMI and want to finish early | You need lower monthly cash outflow | Another lender offers a meaningfully lower rate after fees |
| Key output | Months saved, interest saved, amortization with prepays | EMI saved, interest saved, amortization with prepays | Cash-outflow savings after BT cost |
Prepayment penalties by loan type (India)
Penalties differ by product. Floating-rate home loans from banks are usually the most flexible for individuals; personal and auto loans more often charge a fee. Treat the table as a planning hint — your Key Fact Statement wins.
| Feature | Home loan | Personal loan | Auto loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Can you usually prepay? | Yes — widely allowed | Often yes after lock-in | Varies by lender / product |
| Typical penalty | Generally none on floating-rate bank loans for individuals; fixed-rate may still charge | Often 2–5% of amount prepaid (lender discretion) | Common on fixed-rate; check schedule of charges |
| Watch for | Floating vs fixed; NBFC vs bank rules | Lock-in, min EMI count, annual prepay caps | Minimum EMIs paid before part-prepay allowed |
India-specific notes
Floating-rate home loans from banks generally cannot levy foreclosure penalties on individual borrowers under RBI directions. Fixed-rate loans and some NBFC products may still charge fees. Home-loan interest (Section 24(b)) and principal (80C, within limits) tax benefits can change if you close early or cut interest outgo — weigh that against cash interest saved.
Frequently asked questions about prepayment
What is a home loan prepayment calculator?
It estimates how lump-sum payments against outstanding principal change remaining interest, EMI or tenure. You can schedule multiple dated instalments, choose years or months for tenure, and review a year- and month-wise amortization schedule — similar to planners from ICICI, SBI, Kotak and Hero Housing.
Should I keep EMI or keep tenure after prepayment?
Keep EMI if your goal is to close the loan sooner and maximise interest saved. Keep tenure if you want immediate relief on the monthly instalment. Many lenders let you choose at the time of part payment.
Is prepayment the same as part payment?
In practice yes for retail loans: both mean paying extra principal before the scheduled end. Lenders may label the tool “prepayment” (ICICI, SBI, Hero) or “part payment” (Axis Finance, Piramal).
What is the difference between prepayment and foreclosure?
Prepayment (or part payment) is an extra payment toward principal while the loan continues. Foreclosure means paying the entire outstanding balance and closing the account in one go — often with different charges and paperwork.
Can I plan more than one prepayment?
Yes. Add multiple instalments with amounts and dates. Model a windfall as one date, a bonus as yearly dates, or smaller top-ups across months — each lump sum is applied at the start of that month before the EMI.
Does the prepayment date change the savings?
Yes. Earlier dates reduce principal sooner, so you save more interest than the same amount paid later. The schedule highlights months where a prepayment is applied. Interest is highest in early years, so early prepays usually help most.
Can I enter remaining tenure in years or months?
Yes. Switch the tenure unit between years and months — the calculator converts to months internally for reducing-balance EMI maths.
What does the amortization schedule show?
Year-wise and month-wise tables show opening balance, EMI split into principal and interest, any prepayment that month, closing balance and how much of the original outstanding is paid. The repayment chart compares without vs with prepayment. Everything updates live when you change inputs.
Are there prepayment charges in India?
For floating-rate home loans from banks, RBI directions generally prohibit foreclosure/prepayment penalties for individual borrowers. Fixed-rate loans, many personal/auto loans and some NBFC products may still levy charges (often a few percent of the amount prepaid). Always check your agreement and schedule of charges.
Does this calculator include prepayment fees?
No. Enter the net amount that will reduce principal. If your lender deducts a fee from the remittance, reduce the part-payment input accordingly. If the penalty exceeds interest you would save, prepaying may not be worthwhile.
When is the best time to prepay a home loan?
Usually earlier in the tenure, when a larger share of each EMI is interest. Reducing principal then cuts more future interest. Still keep an emergency fund and compare the loan rate with returns you might earn elsewhere.
How accurate are the savings figures?
Results are indicative based on reducing-balance EMI maths and the inputs you provide. Actual interest depends on reset dates, day-count conventions and when the part payment is applied to the account. We bucket prepays by month, not exact day-of-month interest.
Can I use this for personal or car loans?
Yes. Enter outstanding principal, current rate and remaining tenure. Product-specific fees and minimum part-payment rules still apply.
How is this different from a balance transfer calculator?
Prepayment keeps the same lender and rate; you only inject extra principal. Balance transfer models moving the outstanding to a new rate (and usually paying BT costs).
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