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The Interest-Only EMI calculation determines the monthly payment amount for an interest-only mortgage, where you pay only the interest portion of the loan for a specified period, without reducing the principal balance.
The calculator uses the interest-only EMI formula:
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Explanation: The formula calculates the monthly interest payment by converting the annual interest rate to a monthly rate and multiplying it by the principal amount.
Details: Interest-only payments can provide lower initial monthly payments, making them attractive for certain borrowers. However, they don't reduce the principal balance, and borrowers should understand the implications when the interest-only period ends.
Tips: Enter the principal loan amount in your currency and the annual interest rate as a percentage. All values must be valid (principal > 0, rate ≥ 0).
Q1: What is an interest-only mortgage?
A: An interest-only mortgage allows borrowers to pay only the interest portion of the loan for a specified period, typically 5-10 years, after which payments increase to include both principal and interest.
Q2: What are the advantages of interest-only payments?
A: Lower initial monthly payments, which can help with cash flow management and qualify for a larger loan amount initially.
Q3: What are the risks of interest-only mortgages?
A: The principal balance doesn't decrease during the interest-only period, and payments will significantly increase when the interest-only period ends.
Q4: Who might benefit from interest-only mortgages?
A: Borrowers with irregular income, those expecting significant future income increases, or investors who plan to sell the property before the interest-only period ends.
Q5: How does this differ from a traditional mortgage payment?
A: Traditional mortgage payments include both principal and interest, gradually reducing the loan balance, while interest-only payments maintain the original loan balance.