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How Chinese Mortgages Work
Residential mortgages in China are priced off the 5-year+ LPR (Loan Prime Rate) and are repaid monthly with monthly compounding. The 5-year+ LPR was 3.5% in September 2026; your actual rate depends on the city, first vs second home, lender and your profile.
This calculator supports the two mainstream repayment methods: equal installment (fixed monthly payment, more interest early) and equal principal (fixed principal per month, decreasing payments, lower total interest). Terms run up to 30 years; down payments vary by city and start around 15% for first homes in most cities.
Key Terms
Equal installment:A fixed monthly payment; more interest is paid early, more principal later. Best for stable cash flow.
Equal principal:Fixed principal paid each month; payments decline and total interest is lower, but early payments are larger.
Rate source: China Foreign Exchange Trade System LPR
Disclaimer: Results are for reference only and do not constitute financial, legal or investment advice. Actual rates, fees, insurance and policies depend on your local lender and regulator; results may differ due to rounding and lender formulas.
Mortgage Rules Compared
The same logic adapted to each country's rate convention, minimum down payment and mandatory insurance. Click a country to switch.
| Country | Min down | Compounding | Mortgage insurance | Typical term |
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| China | 15%+ | Monthly | None | Up to 30 yr |
| United States | 3%+ | Monthly | PMI if LTV>80% | 15 / 30 yr |
| Canada | 5%+ | Semi-annual | CMHC below 20% | 25 yr |
| United Kingdom | 5%+ | Monthly | None | 2/5-yr fix + 25 yr |
| Australia | 5%+ | Monthly | LMI if LVR>80% | Up to 30 yr |
常见问题
Equal installment or equal principal?
Equal installment keeps your monthly payment stable but costs more interest overall; equal principal starts higher and declines, saving total interest. Choose equal principal if you have strong cash flow, otherwise equal installment for stability.
What is LPR?
The Loan Prime Rate is published monthly by China's interbank center and serves as the benchmark for mortgage pricing. Mortgage rates are usually quoted as “LPR ± basis points”.
Is early repayment worthwhile?
Paying off early reduces principal and total interest, but check prepayment penalties and tax implications. In later years of equal-installment loans, interest is a smaller share, so savings shrink.
What is the minimum down payment?
It varies by city; most cities require around 15% for first homes and more for second homes. Check the latest local policy and your lender.
Why might my lender's number differ?
The calculator uses standard formulas; lenders may apply rate adjustments, different day-count conventions, fees and rounding. Your contract is the final word.