Home loan balance transfer (refinance) calculator
A rate cut of even 0.5% on a large outstanding balance can save lakhs, but transfer costs eat into the first year. The tool nets the saving against fees and tells you how many months it takes to break even.
- Current EMI
- ₹42,845
- New EMI (same tenure)
- ₹40,469
- Monthly saving
- ₹2,376
- Break-even on fees
- 15 months
- Verdict
- Worth switching: saving clearly exceeds the costs.
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How it is calculated
Both EMIs are computed on the same outstanding balance and remaining tenure; monthly saving × months − transfer costs = net saving. Break-even = costs ÷ monthly saving. Most lenders also let existing borrowers reset to the current rate for a small conversion fee, which is often cheaper than a transfer.
Worked example
₹45 lakh outstanding, 216 months left, 9.25% → 8.4%: EMI drops from ₹43,600 to ₹41,200, saving ₹2,400 a month; ₹35,000 of fees breaks even in 15 months and the net saving is about ₹4.8 lakh.
Frequently asked questions
When is a home loan balance transfer worth it?
When the rate gap is at least 0.5%, more than 8–10 years of tenure remain and the transfer costs are recovered within about two years.
What does a balance transfer cost?
Processing fee (0.25–0.5% or a flat ₹5,000–15,000), legal and valuation charges, MOD/stamp charges on the new mortgage deed, and a small foreclosure charge if the old loan was fixed-rate.
Can I ask my existing bank to lower the rate instead?
Yes. Ask for a rate reset or spread revision; lenders usually charge a conversion fee of a few thousand rupees, far less than a transfer.
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