Flat Rate vs Reducing Rate Calculator

The same advertised percentage can produce very different borrowing costs. Compare a flat-interest quote with a standard reducing-balance loan.

MethodMonthly EMITotal interestTotal repayment
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How to use this result

Flat interest is calculated on the original principal for the full tenure. Reducing-balance interest is calculated on the outstanding principal, so compare total repayment rather than the headline percentage alone.

Results are illustrative estimates, not a lender quote or approval. Confirm rates, fees, eligibility rules and repayment terms directly with the lender.

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