£250,000 Mortgage — Monthly Repayments
Monthly repayments on a £250,000 mortgage at 5.5% over 25 years are £1,535.22. The total amount repaid is £460,565.62 including £210,565.62 in interest.
A £250,000 mortgage at 5.5% interest over 25 years costs £1,535.22 per month. Over the full term, you'll repay £460,565.62 — that's £210,565.62 in interest on top of the original loan.
Your deposit and total property cost
A £250,000 mortgage with a 10% deposit means you're buying a property worth £275,000. Your deposit of £25,000 gives you a loan-to-value (LTV) ratio of 90%. A larger deposit — say 15% (£41,250) or 20% (£55,000) — would reduce your monthly payments and may qualify you for a lower interest rate. Lenders typically offer their best rates at 60% LTV or below.
Monthly payments at different interest rates
| Rate | Monthly payment | Total interest |
|---|---|---|
| 4% | £1,319.59 | £145,877.63 |
| 4.5% | £1,389.58 | £166,874.36 |
| 5% | £1,461.48 | £188,442.53 |
| 5.5% | £1,535.22 | £210,565.62 |
| 6% | £1,610.75 | £233,226.05 |
| 6.5% | £1,688.02 | £256,405.37 |
| 7% | £1,766.95 | £280,084.4 |
How the mortgage term affects your payments
| Term | Monthly payment | Total interest |
|---|---|---|
| 15 years | £2,042.71 | £117,687.55 |
| 20 years | £1,719.72 | £162,732.38 |
| 25 years | £1,535.22 | £210,565.62 |
| 30 years | £1,419.47 | £261,010.1 |
| 35 years | £1,342.54 | £313,867.09 |
What salary do you need for a £250,000 mortgage?
Most UK lenders use a 4.5x income multiple. To borrow £250,000, you'd typically need an annual salary of at least £55,556. Check your take-home pay on £56,000 to see if the monthly repayments fit your budget. You can also view the full mortgage affordability breakdown for a £55,000 salary.
Stamp duty on this property
With a 10% deposit, a £250,000 mortgage means buying a property around £275,000. The stamp duty would be £3,750 (effective rate: 1.36%). First-time buyers would pay just £0, saving £3,750. Including your deposit and stamp duty, you'd need £28,750 upfront.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a £250,000 mortgage per month?
At 5.5% interest over 25 years, your monthly repayment on a £250,000 mortgage is £1,535.22. This includes both the capital repayment and interest. Over the full 25-year term, you'll pay £210,565.62 in interest on top of the original £250,000 loan.
What salary do I need for a £250,000 mortgage?
Using the standard 4.5x income multiple, you need a salary of at least £55,556 to borrow £250,000. Some lenders may offer up to 5.5x for applicants with strong credit and low outgoings, which would require a salary of £45,455.
Should I get a repayment or interest-only mortgage?
With a repayment mortgage on £250,000, you pay £1,535.22 per month and the loan is fully paid off after 25 years. An interest-only mortgage would cost just £1,146 per month, but you'd still owe the full £250,000 at the end of the term. Most residential mortgages in the UK are repayment.
Can I overpay my £250,000 mortgage?
Most lenders allow you to overpay up to 10% of the outstanding balance each year without early repayment charges. On a £250,000 mortgage, that's up to £25,000 in the first year. Regular overpayments can significantly reduce your total interest and shorten the mortgage term.