Reverse EMI Calculator

If you know exactly how much EMI you can comfortably afford every month, use this tool to calculate reverse and find out the maximum loan amount you are eligible for.

Target monthly payment
Expected bank rate
Years to repay

Maximum Loan Amount

Total Interest Payable

Total Amount Payable

Principal vs Interest

🟢 Principal 🔴 Interest

Amortization Schedule (Year-wise)

Year Principal Paid Interest Paid Closing Balance

What is a Reverse EMI Calculation?

In a standard loan calculation, you plug in your desired loan amount to figure out what your monthly EMI will be. A Reverse EMI Calculation flips this logic: you start with a fixed monthly budget—the EMI you know you can afford without stressing your finances—and the calculator works backward to tell you the maximum loan principal a bank will sanction for that EMI.

Why is this useful?

How the Math Works

The standard EMI formula is E = P * r * (1+r)^n / ((1+r)^n - 1). To find Principal (P) from EMI (E), we algebraically rewrite it as:

P = E * [(1+r)^n - 1] / [r * (1+r)^n]

Where r is the monthly interest rate, and n is the total number of months.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will a bank definitely give me this exact loan amount?

This calculator tells you the mathematical principal amount corresponding to that EMI. However, banks also look at your Fixed Obligation to Income Ratio (FOIR). They generally ensure that your total EMIs (including this new one) do not exceed 40-50% of your net take-home salary. If your income supports it, yes, you can get this amount.

How does changing the tenure affect this?

If you increase the tenure while keeping your target EMI the same, the maximum loan amount you are eligible for increases. However, the total interest you end up paying to the bank will also be significantly higher.