Mortgage Repayment Calculator
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How does a repayment calculator work?
Our repayment calculator uses three key details to estimate your monthly payments: how much you want to borrow, the interest rate, and the length of your mortgage term. For a capital repayment mortgage, each monthly payment covers both the interest charges and a portion of the loan. Your balance reduces every month until the mortgage is fully paid off at the end of the term. This is how most residential mortgages in the UK are structured.
Interest only mortgages work differently. Your monthly mortgage payments only cover the interest, so the capital stays the same throughout. You would need a separate plan to repay the loan at the end of the term. Our calculator lets you compare both so you can see the difference in monthly repayments.
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These results are generated automatically based on the details you enter and a number of standard assumptions. They are intended as a rough guide only. Before making any decisions, we recommend speaking to one of our qualified advisers for a personalised calculation based on your full circumstances. We cannot be held responsible for any inaccuracies in the figures shown.
Should you use a mortgage repayment calculator before applying?
Yes. Using a repayment calculator before you apply gives you a better idea of what you can comfortably afford each month. It also helps you understand how factors like a longer mortgage term, a larger deposit, or a change in mortgage interest rates can affect your monthly payments.
The figures displayed are estimates based on the details you enter. Lenders will look at your income, outgoings, debts, credit report, and employment when assessing your mortgage application. Speaking to one of our advisers will give you a far more accurate picture, and our guidance is completely free.
What affects your monthly mortgage payments?
Your monthly mortgage repayments are shaped by more than just how much you borrow. Here are the key factors:
Interest rate type
Fixed mortgage interest rates keep your payments predictable for an agreed period. Variable rates move in line with interest rate changes, so your monthly repayments could rise or fall.
Mortgage term
A longer mortgage term means lower monthly repayments but more interest paid overall. A shorter term costs more each month but reduces your total interest charges. Most lenders offer a minimum term of five years.
Deposit
The more you put down, the less you need to borrow. A lower loan-to-value ratio often gives you access to better mortgage interest rates, bringing your monthly payments down.
Overpayments
Many mortgages allow overpayments of up to 10% of the outstanding balance per year without fees. Overpaying reduces your capital faster, cuts total interest, and can shorten your mortgage term.
Interest rate changes — how could they affect your repayments?
If you are on a fixed rate, interest rate changes will not affect your monthly mortgage payments until your deal ends. Once you move onto your lender’s standard variable rate or remortgage to a new deal, your repayments could go up or down depending on where rates are at that point.
If you are on a tracker or discount mortgage, your monthly repayments are directly linked to the Bank of England base rate, so any change will affect what you owe each month. Our calculator lets you test different interest rate scenarios so you can plan ahead.
Interest only mortgages — are they worth considering?
Interest only mortgages can seem attractive because the monthly payments are lower. You only cover the interest charges each month, which keeps your outgoings down in the short term. However, the capital you borrowed does not reduce. At the end of the mortgage term, you still owe the full loan amount and need a repayment plan in place.
Interest only mortgages are less common for residential mortgages today and lenders have strict criteria around them. They are more widely used for buy-to-let, where rental income covers the monthly mortgage payments. If you are considering this route, speak to one of our advisers first.
What's next after using our Mortgage Repayment Calculator
Once you have a rough idea of your numbers, speaking to one of our mortgage advisers is the best next step. They can give you a much more accurate picture based on your actual circumstances, including:
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How much you can realistically borrow
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Whether your credit history could affect your application
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Which lenders offer the best mortgage rates for your circumstances
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What repayments could look like on different products
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How an interest rate change might affect repayments
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Whether you should consider switching to a new deal
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Frequently asked questions about our Mortgage Repayment Calculator
What is the difference between a repayment and interest only mortgage?
With a capital repayment mortgage, your monthly payments cover both the interest and part of the loan, reducing your balance until it is fully paid off. With interest only mortgages, you only pay the interest each month and the original loan amount stays the same. You would need a separate plan to repay the capital at the end of the mortgage term.
How does the mortgage term affect my monthly repayments?
The longer your mortgage term, the lower your monthly repayments — but you pay more interest overall. A shorter term means higher monthly payments but less total interest. Use the calculator to compare different term lengths and see how they affect what you pay.
Does the calculator account for my deposit?
The mortgage amount you enter should be what you need to borrow after your deposit. If the property costs £250,000 and you have a £50,000 deposit, enter £200,000 as the loan amount.
Will my actual repayments match the figures displayed?
Not exactly. The calculator gives an estimate based on the details you enter. Your actual monthly mortgage payments will depend on the product you are offered and your lender’s criteria. One of our advisers can give you a more accurate figure based on your real circumstances.
Can I use the calculator if I am remortgaging?
Yes. Enter the amount you still owe, the interest rate you are considering, and your preferred mortgage term. If you want to compare deals or find out whether switching could save you money, our advisers can search the whole market and handle all the paperwork for you.
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