Business Loan EMI Calculator
Worked example (the default inputs above): €50,000 loan, 5% annual rate, 5 years, no fees → monthly EMI €944, total repaid €56,614, total interest €6,614.
Key fact: Most EU small-business loans are repaid as an annuity: the monthly payment stays the same, but the interest share is highest in year one and falls every year after.
What this calculator does
This calculator turns a business loan offer into a monthly cost you can compare with your cash flow. Enter the amount you want to borrow, the annual interest rate and the term, and it shows the fixed monthly EMI, the total you will repay, the total interest, and how much principal and interest you pay each year.
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How to use it
- Enter the loan amount in euros.
- Enter the annual interest rate from the lender's offer (not the APR, unless the offer states it that way).
- Enter the term in years and any upfront fees, then read your EMI instantly.
- Check the yearly table: if year-one interest eats most of the payment, a shorter term or smaller loan may suit you better.
The formula
Monthly rate r = annual rate ÷ 12. Number of payments n = years × 12. EMI = P × r × (1+r)n ÷ ((1+r)n − 1). Example: €50,000 at 5% over 5 years → r = 0.004167, n = 60 → EMI = €943.56, rounded to €944.
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Worked example with real numbers
A bakery in Berlin borrows €50,000 at 5% for 5 years. The monthly EMI is €944, so the business pays €56,614 over the life of the loan — €6,614 of that is interest. In year one, about €2,295 of the €11,323 paid is interest; by year five, only about €301 is. That is why extra repayments early in a loan save far more interest than the same extra payment near the end. If the same loan ran for 10 years instead, the EMI would fall to about €530 a month, but total interest would rise to roughly €13,600 — cheaper monthly, much dearer overall.
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Reference table
How the EMI moves with term (€50,000 at 5%, no fees — illustrative figures):
| Term | Monthly EMI | Total interest |
|---|---|---|
| 3 years | €1,499 | €3,948 |
| 5 years | €944 | €6,614 |
| 7 years | €707 | €9,362 |
| 10 years | €530 | €13,639 |
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Sources and disclaimer
Method: the standard amortising-loan (annuity) formula used by banks across the EU. Rates, fees and eligibility vary by lender and country — the rate you enter should come from a real offer, and the APR (which includes fees) is the fairer comparison between two offers. This page uses the nominal annual rate you enter, plus the upfront fees you add separately.
Estimate only — not tax or financial advice. This tool estimates only. It is not tax, legal or financial advice and does not determine your actual tax, loan or lender decision — check your national tax authority, bank or a qualified adviser for your situation. Always verify current figures with the official source or a qualified adviser before making decisions.
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