Buying a home is exciting – but it can also be daunting. Especially when you’re trying to figure out what it may cost you each month. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, moving home, or just exploring your options, our tool can help you calculate what your monthly mortgage payments could look like.
Just a quick note: Please remember our mortgage repayment calculator is just a helpful guide and not financial advice.
See your monthly mortgage repayments
It’s easy to get started. Simply type in our calculator:
1. How much do you want to borrow?
This is the amount of money you’ll need from a mortgage lender to buy your home. It’s usually the cost of the property minus your deposit.
- Example: If your new home costs £200,000 and you have a £20,000 deposit saved, you’ll be borrowing £180,000.
- If you’re not sure yet, try different amounts to see how it affects your monthly repayments.
2. How long do you want to pay the money back?
This is your mortgage term – the number of years you’ll be making repayments.
- Most people choose between 20 and 35 years.
- A longer term usually means smaller monthly payments, but you might pay more interest overall.
- A shorter term often means bigger payments, but you might clear the mortgage faster and pay less in the long run.
3. What’s the interest rate?
This is the percentage a lender charges you for borrowing the money. Interest rates vary depending on the type of mortgage and your personal circumstances.
- You’ll usually find this on a mortgage product page or in your lender’s offer.
- If you’re unsure, try a few different rates (e.g. 3%, 4%, 5%) to get a sense of the impact on repayments.
- And remember even a small change in the interest rate can make a noticeable difference.
4. Lender fees
When applying for a mortgage, it can come with a set-up cost, often called a product fee or arrangement fee.
You can choose to add the arrangement fee to your mortgage, subject to your lender’s terms & conditions.
Please bear in mind, if you add this fee to your mortgage, you’ll pay interest on this, which means it’ll cost you more overall.
5. Choose your mortgage type: repayment or interest-only
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Repayment mortgage
You pay back part of the loan plus interest every month. Over time, the loan balance gets smaller. At the end of the term, you’ve fully paid off your home. -
Interest-only mortgage
You only pay the interest each month – not the loan itself. Your payments are lower, but you’ll still owe the full amount you borrowed at the end of the term. It’s important to have a plan in place for how you’ll repay that final lump sum.
Not sure which one to choose? Try both options in the repayment calculator to see how the monthly payments compare. It’s a useful way to get a clearer picture before speaking to a mortgage adviser.
Use our calculator to compare interest-only with repayment options. Seeing the difference can really help.
Once you have reviewed your potential monthly costs, why don’t you take the next step and speak to a mortgage adviser about your options with our trusted partner Mortgage Advice Beurer. Or you can explore our mortgage guides to learn more at your own pace.