UK Mortgage
£250,000 mortgage at 5.25% over 30 years
A £250,000 repayment mortgage with a 5.25% fixed interest rate spread over 30 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
£1,380.51
Total interest
£246,983.33
Total repaid
£496,983.33
Based on the standard amortisation formula. Excludes arrangement fees, valuation fees, stamp duty and insurance.
What does a £250,000 mortgage cost per month?
At 5.25% APR over a 30-year term, the monthly repayment on a £250,000 mortgage is about £1,380.51. Over the life of the loan you'd repay £496,983.33 in total — of which £246,983.33 is interest.
The same loan over 25 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.