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Mortgage borrowing calculator
How much could I borrow on a mortgage?
Compare Mortgage Rates
What affects the mortgage you can get?
How many times your salary can you borrow for a mortgage?
How much will a mortgage lender lend me?
How can I get a bigger mortgage?
What mortgage deposit do I need?

Mortgage borrowing calculator

Use our mortgage calculator to find out how much you may be allowed to borrow through a mortgage to buy a house. Share details of your income – and your partner’s, if applicable – to get an estimate of the mortgage you may be able to afford.

How much could I borrow on a mortgage?

Find out how much you could borrow. This may depend on a variety of things including: the deposit you can put down or outstanding financial commitments you may have (including credit cards or loans).

Your income

Partner's income

Based on the information you have given us:

You might be able to borrow between: and

This information is an estimate and relies on certain assumptions. It is only intended as a general guide. Please ensure that you carefully check quotes with lenders or brokers before proceeding with any financial product.

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Loan Type

Repayment

Interest Only

Property Value

Mortgage Term

Mortgage Amount

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Lender Name

Initial Rate

Monthly Repayments

Product Fees

Annual Cost

Nationwide

4.64% initial rate
Fixed for 5 years
then 7.49% (variable)

Max LTV 90%

£1,269.00
Monthly Repayments

£999.00
Product Fees 6.55% APRC

£15,422.64
Annual Cost

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more info

6.55% APRC Max LTV 90%

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Fees and Charges
Booking fee	£0
Arrangement fee	£999
Other fees	£0
Valuation fee	£0
Cashback	£ 0

Flexibility & Other info
Overpayments allowed?	10% p/a
Early Repayment Charge	5% reducing to 1% for 5 years
Exit fee	£65
Basic legals	Payable

Fees and Charges		Flexibility & Other info
Booking fee	£0	Overpayments allowed?	10% p/a
Arrangement fee	£999	Early Repayment Charge	5% reducing to 1% for 5 years
Other fees	£ 0	Exit fee	£65
Valuation fee	£0	Basic legals	Payable
Cashback	£ 0

Representative example A mortgage of £225,000 payable over 25 years, initially on a fixed rate for 5 years at 4.64% and then on a variable rate of 7.49% for the remaining 20 years would require 60 payments of £1,269 and 240 payments of £1,595. The total amount payable would be £459,939 made up of the loan amount plus interest (£233,940) and fees (£999). The overall cost for comparison is 6.6% APRC representative.

Virgin Money

4.73% initial rate
Fixed to 01/03/30
then 8.24% (variable)

Max LTV 90%

£1,280.00
Monthly Repayments

£1,209.00
Product Fees 7.1% APRC

£15,543.96
Annual Cost

Representative Example
more info

7.1% APRC Max LTV 90%

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Fees and Charges
Booking fee	£0
Arrangement fee	£995
Other fees	£0
Valuation fee	£214
Cashback	£ 300

Flexibility & Other info
Overpayments allowed?	10% p/a
Early Repayment Charge	5% reducing to 2% until 01/03/30
Exit fee	£99
Basic legals	Payable

Fees and Charges		Flexibility & Other info
Booking fee	£0	Overpayments allowed?	10% p/a
Arrangement fee	£995	Early Repayment Charge	5% reducing to 2% until 01/03/30
Other fees	£ 0	Exit fee	£99
Valuation fee	£214	Basic legals	Payable
Cashback	£ 300

Representative example A mortgage of £225,000 payable over 25 years, initially on a fixed rate for 5 years at 4.73% and then on a variable rate of 8.24% for the remaining 20 years would require 60 payments of £1,280 and 240 payments of £1,690. The total amount payable would be £483,309 made up of the loan amount plus interest (£257,400) and fees (£909). The overall cost for comparison is 7.1% APRC representative.

Halifax

4.74% initial rate
Fixed to 31/03/30
then 8.24% (variable)

Max LTV 90%

£1,281.00
Monthly Repayments

£1,099.00
Product Fees 7.11% APRC

£15,597.44
Annual Cost

Representative Example
more info

7.11% APRC Max LTV 90%

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Fees and Charges
Booking fee	£0
Arrangement fee	£999
Other fees	£0
Valuation fee	£100
Cashback	£ 0

Flexibility & Other info
Overpayments allowed?	10% p/a
Early Repayment Charge	5% reducing to 1% until 31/03/30
Exit fee	£0
Basic legals	Payable

Fees and Charges		Flexibility & Other info
Booking fee	£0	Overpayments allowed?	10% p/a
Arrangement fee	£999	Early Repayment Charge	5% reducing to 1% until 31/03/30
Other fees	£ 0	Exit fee	£0
Valuation fee	£100	Basic legals	Payable
Cashback	£ 0

Representative example A mortgage of £225,000 payable over 25 years, initially on a fixed rate for 5 years at 4.74% and then on a variable rate of 8.24% for the remaining 20 years would require 60 payments of £1,281 and 240 payments of £1,690. The total amount payable would be £483,559 made up of the loan amount plus interest (£257,460) and fees (£1,099). The overall cost for comparison is 7.1% APRC representative.

Think carefully before securing other debts against your home. You home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on a loan or any other debt secured on it.

Important Information:
This mortgage product comparison service is provided by L&C Mortgages. Information is updated up to twice daily from L&C’s whole of market mortgage database, however some products may be excluded such as those only available directly with a lender or specialist products. Products are initially shown in order of initial rate but can be reordered. By selecting to Continue Online you will introduced to L&C Mortgages and their qualified advisors a Nerdwallet brings you this mortgage rate comparison as a guide. Information does not constitute advice or recommendation. Rates should be considered with all fee’s and charges. Mortgage suitability is specific to your own personal and financial circumstances.

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What affects the mortgage you can get?

The main factors lenders usually consider when working out how much mortgage you can afford are your:

Income – this could include money you receive from wages, pensions, investments, bonuses, commission, rental income, benefits or maintenance payments.
Outgoings – this will cover essential expenses, such as food, energy bills, travel and childcare, but also maybe spending on things such as clothes, holidays and leisure activities.
Debts – the payments you make on existing credit agreements, such as credit cards, overdrafts or loans.
Deposit – a bigger deposit can often make it easier to get the mortgage you need.
Employment status – whether you are employed full-time, part-time, self-employed, unemployed or retired.
Credit history – this includes your credit score, which lenders use to get an idea of how good you are at managing your finances.
Future – this involves judging whether you could still afford to pay your mortgage in various circumstances, such as losing your job, interest rates rising, or having children.

» MORE: All about mortgage eligibility

How many times your salary can you borrow for a mortgage?

Typically you may be able to borrow somewhere between 4.5 and 5.5 times your salary for a mortgage. However, this can vary depending on the lender, while you’ll also need to pass the affordability checks. Some lenders may allow bigger salary multipliers if you work in a certain profession.

How much will a mortgage lender lend me?

Getting a mortgage in principle from a lender will give you an idea of how much they may be willing to lend you. This isn’t a promise that you’ll be offered a mortgage or the amount it suggests, but it’s a good check to make before starting a full mortgage application.

» MORE: Best mortgage lenders

How can I get a bigger mortgage?

Some of the main ways to try to get a bigger mortgage include improving your credit score and making sure your net income, which lenders look at when working out the mortgage you can afford, is as high as it can be. Cutting back where you can to lower your outgoings and paying off existing debts may both help.

Having a bigger deposit may also help get a larger mortgage. You may have family or friends who are willing to help you out with a lump sum or support you in getting a guarantor mortgage. Alternatively, the combined buying power of getting a joint mortgage with someone else may also allow you to borrow more. Choosing to pay off your mortgage over a longer mortgage term could help too, though this does mean you’ll end up paying more in interest overall.

» MORE: Getting help saving a mortgage deposit

What mortgage deposit do I need?

The smallest deposit usually needed is 5% of the property you’re buying, as this means you can then start looking at 95% loan-to-value mortgages. However, because mortgage rates tend to be lower if you can put down a larger deposit, it’s often worth saving as much as possible.

If you’re struggling saving a deposit of any kind, a handful of no deposit 100% mortgages are available, but you’ll usually need a relative or friend to be your guarantor.

» MORE: How much deposit do you need for a mortgage?

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