How Personal Loan Interest Compounding Works: Flat vs Reducing Rates
Personal loans are unsecured credit facilities, making it critical to understand how the quoted interest rate translates into your actual monthly repayment.
The Flat Rate Illusion
In a Flat Rate loan of ₹5 Lakh at 8% for 5 years, interest is computed on the full ₹5 Lakh for all 5 years, regardless of how much principal you have repaid. The effective reducing interest rate is actually over 14.5%!
The Reducing Balance Advantage
In a Reducing Balance loan, interest is calculated strictly on the remaining outstanding loan balance each month. Always demand the reducing balance rate (Annual Percentage Rate - APR) from any lender.
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