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Step-up / Step-down EMI Calculator
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Show formula & working
EMI in year y = E1 × gy − 1, g = 1 ± change
E1 = P ÷ Σk=1…n g⌊(k − 1)/12⌋ ÷ (1 + r)k
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How this works
A step-up plan starts with a lower EMI that rises each year, in line with expected salary growth — it can help a young borrower qualify for a larger loan, but costs more interest because principal is repaid later.
A step-down plan does the opposite: higher EMIs early, often used when the borrower is nearer retirement. It repays principal faster and saves interest.
Frequently asked questions
Is a step-up loan the same as raising my own EMI each year?
No. Here the lender sets a low starting EMI and a schedule of increases. Raising your EMI voluntarily on a level-EMI loan works like a prepayment and reduces interest.
Do all lenders offer these?
Not all. Ask your lender which structures they offer and the eligibility conditions.
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