Our mortgage calculator gives a helpful estimate of your potential monthly payments based on your mortgage amount, interest rate and term length.
However, the accuracy of the calculator can vary depending on the accuracy of the information provided.
While a calculator is a great starting point, for precise figures it’s always best to speak to a mortgage advisor who can take all factors into account and tailor advice to your specific circumstances.
Interest rates play a key role in determining the cost of your monthly mortgage payments.
When interest rates are low, your payments are likely to be lower as more of your payment goes towards paying off the capital.
However, if interest rates rise, your monthly payments will increase, as a larger portion will go towards covering the interest.
Whether you have a fixed-rate or variable-rate mortgage will also impact how sensitive your payments are to changes in interest rates. A fixed-rate mortgage offers stability by keeping payments the same, while a variable-rate mortgage can fluctuate with market conditions.
If you’re uncertain, speaking with a mortgage broker like us can help you understand how future interest rate changes might affect your budget.
Your loan value decreases over time as you make your monthly mortgage payments, with each payment contributing towards both the interest and the loan balance (the principal).
The speed at which the loan decreases depends on the type of mortgage you have. With a repayment mortgage, each payment gradually reduces both the interest owed and the principal, so your loan balance decreases steadily.
With an interest-only mortgage, you’re only paying the interest each month, meaning the loan balance remains unchanged until you repay the capital in full at the end of the term.
The amount you can borrow depends on several factors, including your income, outgoings, credit history, and the size of your deposit.
Lenders often use a multiple of your annual salary (typically around 4 to 4.5 times your income) as a guide, but they will also assess your affordability based on your monthly expenses and financial commitments.
For a quick and personalised estimate, you can use our How Much Can I Borrow Calculator to get an idea of your potential borrowing capacity.
For more detailed advice tailored to your situation, speaking to a mortgage broker is always a smart next step.
Using a mortgage broker can make a significant difference when navigating the mortgage process. Brokers have access to a wide range of lenders and deals that may not be available directly to the public.
They can help you find the most suitable mortgage based on your financial situation and preferences, saving you time and potentially securing better rates.
As a broker, we also handle much of the paperwork and liaise with lenders on your behalf, simplifying the process from start to finish.
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Can’t thank Cardiffmoneyman enough in helping me buy my first home. Leo my appointed advisor has been monumental in getting me the best deal and explaining the whole process and making it as easy as possible in what would be a stressful time. Also...
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Excellent service . Dan explained equity release clearly and ensured I got the best interest rate.
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Cardiffmoneyman have been fantastic at guiding me through the home buying process. Great and friendly communication with excellent pacing on the amount of information presented at once. Truly helped simplify the home buying process.
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Very efficient, communication was excellant, and really helped as first time buyers advising the steps as we went!
1 year ago
Daniel
Matt has been brilliant throughout the whole process, very knowledgeable and helpful. The process has been smooth throughout. The application was submitted on Wednesday and the mortgage offer was approved by Friday! Talk about that for service.
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Jane
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Leanne was very friendly, build up an instance rapport and helped me with my all questions prior to my meeting with another Advisor tomorrow. Thank you Leanne for your help. Josh 😀
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Thomas
Cardiffmoneyman has been perfect for us as First Time Buyers. Charlie & Leo were both great at sorting everything out for us promptly and explaining things clearly. Everyone we’ve spoken has been super friendly and helpful. We’re very grateful...
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Emma
Jason was great! Being self employed I thought I would never get a mortgage, but here we are and im happily moving into my new home. Couldn't have done this without you and your team, thank you!
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