UK Mortgage

£125,000 mortgage at 4% over 25 years

A £125,000 repayment mortgage with a 4% fixed interest rate spread over 25 years would cost approximately the amounts shown below. Figures are illustrative — your actual rate depends on loan-to-value, credit score and lender.

Monthly repayment
£659.80
Total interest
£72,938.82
Total repaid
£197,938.82

Based on the standard amortisation formula. Excludes arrangement fees, valuation fees, stamp duty and insurance.

What does a £125,000 mortgage cost per month?

At 4% APR over a 25-year term, the monthly repayment on a £125,000 mortgage is about £659.80. Over the life of the loan you'd repay £197,938.82 in total — of which £72,938.82 is interest.

The same loan over 20 years would be cheaper overall but higher each month. Stretching the term reduces the monthly cost but increases lifetime interest.

How to lower the repayment

  • Increase your deposit to reduce the loan amount.
  • Improve your credit score before applying — even a 0.25% rate cut saves thousands.
  • Compare whole-of-market brokers, not just your high-street bank.
  • Consider overpayments — most UK lenders allow 10% per year fee-free.

Same loan, different rates

Other amounts at 4%