Repayment or interest-only?
Repayment suits most owner-occupiers as the loan clears at term end. Interest-only has lower payments but needs a credible investment plan and usually stricter affordability checks.
Enter price, deposit, rate and term to compare repayment and interest-only mortgages.
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UK mortgages are dominated by fixed-rate deals (commonly 2-year or 5-year fix), quoted annually with monthly compounding. Average 2-year fixed rates were about 5.3% and 5-year about 5.6% in September 2026; your rate depends on your deposit (LTV tier), income and lender.
There are two repayment types: repayment (principal and interest paid monthly, loan cleared by the end) and interest-only (only interest is paid monthly; the principal is repaid at the end). Interest-only has lower monthly costs but requires a separate repayment plan.
When a fixed deal ends, the mortgage usually rolls onto the lender's standard variable rate (SVR), which is often higher — many borrowers remortgage to lock in a new deal.
· Monthly rate = Annual rate ÷ 12
· LTV tier = Loan ÷ value; a bigger deposit means a lower rate
· Interest-only payment = Loan × monthly rate (principal unchanged)
· Repayment payment = P×r×(1+r)ⁿ ÷ [(1+r)ⁿ−1]
Example: price £300,000, 10% deposit, 5.4% rate, 25 years → loan £270,000, repayment ≈ £1,642/month.
LTV rate tier:Your deposit size determines the available rate tier. A lower deposit (higher LTV) means a higher rate.
Interest-only:You pay only interest monthly and repay the principal at the end. The payment is lower but a separate repayment plan is required.
Rate source: Bank of England bank rate
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Repayment suits most owner-occupiers as the loan clears at term end. Interest-only has lower payments but needs a credible investment plan and usually stricter affordability checks.
LTV is the loan as a share of the property value. Higher LTV means more risk and higher rates; a larger deposit unlocks cheaper deals.
You roll onto the lender's standard variable rate (SVR), usually higher than your fix. Remortgaging before expiry typically secures a better rate.
There is no mandatory default insurance like US PMI or Canadian CMHC, though lenders often encourage life/critical illness cover — it is optional.
Most lenders accept 5%–10%, and some first-time buyer products support 5%. A larger deposit earns a lower rate.