The Reserve bank of India (RBI) recently reduced the repo rate, a key tool that influences lending rates across banks. Normally, a repo rate cut should lower loan interest rates, leading to reduced EMIs for home, personal, or auto loans. However, many borrowers have noticed that their EMI hasn’t decreased yet. Here’s why and how you can act to lower your loan interest immediately.
Why Your EMI Might Not Have Reduced Yet
1. Lag in bank Adjustment
o Banks take some time to adjust the floating interest rates after an RBI repo rate cut.
o Some banks may delay the revision due to internal processing or administrative reasons.
2. Fixed-Rate Loans
o If your loan has a fixed interest rate, repo rate changes do not affect your EMI.
o Only floating-rate loans linked to RBI rates or MCLR (Marginal Cost of Funds-based Lending Rate) benefit directly.
3. Loan Tenure or Type
o Certain loan products may have special clauses that delay or restrict interest rate changes.
How to Reduce Your EMI Immediately
1️⃣ Request a Recalculation from Your Bank
· Contact your bank and ask them to recalculate your EMI based on the new repo rate.
· For floating-rate loans, banks are obligated to pass on the benefits of repo rate cuts.
2️⃣ Opt for Partial Prepayment
· Paying an extra amount towards your principal reduces the outstanding loan.
· This leads to either a lower EMI or shorter loan tenure, saving interest over time.
3️⃣ Convert to Floating Rate (if applicable)
· If your loan is fixed-rate, check if the bank allows conversion to a floating-rate loan to benefit from future repo rate cuts.
4️⃣ Renegotiate with Your Bank
· Some banks may offer revised interest rates under special schemes or during annual reviews.
· Negotiating can lead to immediate reduction in EMI.
Important Tips
· Keep track of official bank notifications regarding rate changes.
· Regularly check your loan statements to ensure the correct interest rate is applied.
· Compare offers from other banks — sometimes switching lenders can save significant interest.
Conclusion
While the RBI repo rate cut is intended to ease borrowing costs, borrowers may not see instant EMI reduction due to bank delays or loan type. By requesting recalculation, making prepayments, or renegotiating, you can immediately reduce your loan interest and enjoy financial relief.
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