How is a monthly loan instalment worked out?
With a reducing-balance rate, the instalment is P × r × (1+r)^n ÷ ((1+r)^n − 1), where P is the loan, r is the monthly rate (yearly rate ÷ 12) and n is the number of months.
What is the difference between a flat rate and a reducing-balance rate?
A flat rate charges interest on the full loan for the whole term. A reducing-balance rate charges interest only on what you still owe, so the same number costs less in interest.
Questions people ask
Is what I type stored or sent anywhere?
No. The sum runs in your browser and nothing is sent to us.
Does this include fees or insurance?
No. It only works out principal and interest. Add any fees your lender charges yourself.
Why is my bank's figure a little different?
Banks may round differently, charge fees, or count the days between payments. Treat this as an estimate and use your loan offer as the final figure.
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These are standard maths formulas. They do not depend on a UAE rule.
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