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While £80,000 is a relatively small mortgage loan, it’s possible to borrow this amount, but you should research the costs involved before you get started. In this guide, you will learn how to calculate the repayments on a mortgage of this size and find out how to get the best deal with the time comes to apply.
How much would an £80,000 mortgage cost per month?
The average monthly repayments on an £80,000 mortgage would be around £422. This is based on a capital repayment agreement with a 4% interest rate and 25-year term, a typical mortgage deal in the current UK market.
Repaying this amount on your mortgage over a period of 25 years would mean that you will have repaid a grand total of £126,681 by the end of the term.
Your exact mortgage repayments may vary from the example shown above, as factors such as the type of mortgage you take out, the interest rate you qualify for and the term length you choose can all have a significant impact on the cost of an £80,000 mortgage.
Calculate your monthly repayments
You can use our calculator below to work out the potential repayments on your £80k mortgage. Simply enter an interest rate, term length and the desired repayment type then hit 'calculate' to get some quick results.
Factors that determine your mortgage repayments
The main factors that will impact the amount you will repay on an £80,000 mortgage are the mortgage type, the term length and the interest rate. In this section we will explore exactly how these factors can shape mortgage costs, complete with example calculations.
Interest rates
This table shows how much an £80k mortgage costs each month and overall across different interest rates. These calculations are for a capital repayment mortgage taken over 25 years.
|
Mortgage Amount |
Interest Rate |
Monthly Repayments |
Overall Repayment |
|
£80k |
3.5% |
£400 |
£120,150 |
|
£80k |
4% |
£422 |
£126,681 |
|
£80k |
4.5% |
£445 |
£133,400 |
|
£80k |
5% |
£468 |
£140,302 |
|
£80k |
5.5% |
£491 |
£147,381 |
|
£80k |
6% |
£515 |
£154,632 |
The interest rate you qualify for will depend on the loan-to-value (LTV) ratio, the overall strength of your application, and the product type you choose.
Different types of mortgages - such as fixed rate and tracker agreements - have varying rates depending on how long you lock in for and whether you pay a product fee.
Term length
The length of the term that you take your £80k mortgage over will also shape the monthly payments. The table below shows how much a mortgage of this amount will cost taken over different terms. These results are for a capital repayment mortgage with a 4% rate.
|
Mortgage Amount |
Term Length |
Monthly Repayments |
Overall Repayment |
| £80k | 10 years | £810 | £97,195 |
|
£80k |
15 years |
£592 |
£106,515 |
|
£80k |
20 years |
£485 |
£116,348 |
|
£80k |
25 years |
£422 |
£126,681 |
|
£80k |
30 years |
£382 |
£137,496 |
|
£80k |
35 years |
£354 |
£148,772 |
|
£80k |
40 years |
£334 |
£160,488 |
Mortgages taken out over a longer period have lower monthly payments, but the amount you will repay overall is higher as there will be additional interest instalments to pay for borrowers who choose to max out the term.
Repayment type
Different product types such as fixed and variable-rate mortgages have their own rates, but the mortgage’s repayment type will also affect your monthly and overall repayments.
Most residential mortgages in the UK are capital repayment but some borrowers have the option to choose interest-only as an alternative. The table below shows example repayments for an £80k interest-only mortgage with a 4% interest rate, taken over 25 years.
|
Mortgage Amount |
Interest Rate |
Interest-only Payments (Monthly) |
Overall Repayment |
|
£80k |
3.5% |
£233 |
£150,000 |
|
£80k |
4% |
£267 |
£160,000 |
|
£80k |
4.5% |
£300 |
£170,000 |
|
£80k |
5% |
£333 |
£180,000 |
|
£80k |
5.5% |
£367 |
£190,000 |
|
£80k |
6% |
£400 |
£200,000 |
Changing the mortgage amount
If £80,000 is a ballpark figure for the mortgage amount you need, you might be wondering what your repayments will look like if you were to borrow more or less. The table below shows example payments for similar amounts in this range, borrowed on a capital repayment basis with an interest rate of 4% and a term length of 25 years.
|
Mortgage Amount |
Monthly Repayments |
Overall Repayments |
|
£70k |
£369 |
£110,846 |
|
£80k |
£422 |
£126,681 |
|
£90k |
£475 |
£142,516 |
|
£528 |
£158,351 |
|
|
£110k |
£581 |
£174,186 |
|
£120k |
£633 |
£190,021 |
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How much income do you need to get an £80k mortgage?
Most mortgage providers cap their maximum lending at 4.5 times salary. With this in mind, all of the mortgage applicants would need a combined income of £17,778 to qualify for a mortgage of £80,000. If you earn less than this, it might still be possible to get approved as a smaller number of lenders use 5-6 times annual income to determine maximum borrowing.
You can use our calculator below to work out whether you could afford a mortgage of this size:
Compare £80k mortgage rates online
You can compare the latest rates on £80,000 mortgages using our free mortgage sourcing tool below. We have set this tool to display results for a 60% LTV (40% deposit) mortgage by default but you can manually change this by altering the mortgage amount and property value to match your personal circumstances. More options are available via the filters menu in the bottom left.
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Tips to help you reduce your payments
Although £80k is a relatively small mortgage amount, you will still want to keep your repayments as low as possible. The following tips can help you do that.
- Put down a larger deposit: Not only would you need to borrow less, putting down extra deposit can reduce the loan-to-value (LTV) ratio and help you qualify for a lower rate.
- Improve your credit situation: Waiting for any bad credit to disappear from your credit files, paying off debts you’re in a position to clear, and paying any existing bills and credit agreements on time ahead of your application can also help you land a lower rate.
- Consider a longer mortgage term: This will reduce your monthly payments in the short term (on a capital repayment agreement), but you will be paying more in interest overall.
Term length comparison
While longer terms lower monthly costs, it's important to understand that this will increase the amount of interest you'll pay overall. The below table shows the impact of different mortgage terms on an £80,000 mortgage, based on a 4.5% interest rate and a capital repayment basis.
| Mortgage Term | Monthly Payment | Total Interest Paid | Total Cost of Loan |
| 15 Years | £612 | £30,121 | £110,121 |
| 20 Years | £506 | £41,476 | £121,476 |
| 25 Years | £445 | £53,392 | £133,392 |
| 30 Years | £405 | £65,920 | £145,920 |
| 35 Years | £379 | £79,067 | £159,067 |
- Consider interest-only: Interest-only mortgages have lower monthly payments but you will need a repayment vehicle to settle the debt at the end of the term. Be sure to seek professional advice from a qualified mortgage broker before choosing this option.
- Consider a part and part mortgage: a part interest-only, part repayment mortgage gives you the advantage of lower monthly costs, but without having to repay the full loan at the end of the term
You can use our free part and part mortgage calculator to see how this would reduce your mortgage repayments and impact the interest you pay overall
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How to apply for an £80,000 mortgage
Now that you have worked out the costs involved, it is time to apply for your £80,000 mortgage. You can get the ball rolling by speaking to one of our mortgage brokers so they can find the best deal for you.
Get started here to book in a free, no-obligation chat with one of our advisers so they can guide you through the application process.
FAQs
The monthly repayments aren’t the only cost involved in taking out an £80,000 mortgage. Below you will find a breakdown of the other expenses to factor into your calculations.
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Product fees: Can range between nothing and £2,000. Fee-free deals often come with higher rates, but the fee itself can sometimes be added to the mortgage.
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Booking fee: An admin cost as part of the mortgage application process. It can range between £99-250 and is sometimes rolled into the product fee.
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Valuation fee: Some lenders will expect you to foot the cost of having the property you’re buying valued, and this can set you back between £250-1,500.
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Telegraphic transfer fee: A small fee to cover the cost of transferring your mortgage funds to your solicitor so the deal can be closed, usually between £25 and £50.
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Account fee: Another admin cost, usually between £100 and £300, to cover the set up, maintenance and eventual closure of your mortgage account held by the lender.
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Stamp duty: See out stamp duty guide to find out how much your bill will be and whether you qualify for exemption
The deposit amount is not determined by the size of your mortgage but the property’s purchase price. You will typically need to have at least 5-10% of the purchase price to put down as a deposit, and take out a mortgage to cover the rest of the cost.
In the vast majority of cases, you won’t be able to borrow 100% of the purchase price as lenders nearly always need some form of deposit. If the property is valued at £80,000, you would typically need between £4,000 and £80,000 to put down as a deposit.
Because the total interest on an £80k loan over 25 years is over £53,000 (at 4.5%), overpaying even a small amount can have a massive impact. For example, overpaying just £50 a month could shave 4 years off your mortgage term and save you over £9,500 in interest charges. Most lenders allow you to overpay up to 10% of your balance annually without penalty.