💰 UK Mortgage Overpayment Calculator

Model the interest you'll save and the years you'll cut from your mortgage term by overpaying monthly, with a lump sum, or both. ERC caveat: most UK fixes allow 10% per year before charges kick in.

💰 UK Mortgage Overpayment Calculator — See how much interest you save and how many years come off your term by overpaying monthly or with a lump sum. Most UK fixes allow up to 10% per year before ERC kicks in.
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Interest Saved
vs paying the scheduled amount only
Years Off the Term
Months removed from the mortgage
New Monthly Outgoing
Scheduled payment + your overpayment
New Payoff Date
Years from today
Year-end balance under your overpayment plan
Year Year-end balance

Methodology & Sources

The calculator runs the amortisation schedule twice — once at your scheduled monthly payment, once with your overpayment(s) added — and reports the difference. Monthly overpayments are applied EVERY month for the remaining term; the lump sum is applied at month 1. Most UK fixed-rate mortgages allow overpayments up to 10% of the OUTSTANDING balance per year without an Early Repayment Charge (ERC) — beyond that, you'll pay a percentage of the excess. Check your mortgage offer for the exact 10%-rule and ERC schedule before overpaying.

Last verified: May 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does overpaying my mortgage actually save money?
Every £1 overpaid goes straight against the principal balance — it doesn't pay interest. Because future monthly interest is calculated on the (now smaller) balance, you'll pay less interest in every remaining month. The compound effect is large: a £200/month overpayment on a £200k 25-year mortgage at 5% saves around £33,000 in interest over the original term AND shortens the term by 5+ years.
What is the 10% overpayment rule?
Most UK fixed-rate mortgages allow you to overpay up to 10% of the outstanding balance per year without an Early Repayment Charge (ERC). For a £200,000 balance, that's £20,000/year (£1,667/month). Overpay above this and the lender charges a percentage of the excess (typically 1–5%, decreasing as the fix nears end). Tracker, discount, and SVR mortgages often have no overpayment cap. Always check your offer document for the exact rule.
Overpay the mortgage or invest instead?
Compare your mortgage rate against your expected after-tax investment return. Overpaying a 5% mortgage gives you a guaranteed 5% return (no tax on the savings). Investing in a Stocks & Shares ISA at 6% real return (after inflation) gives you a higher EXPECTED return — but with risk. Conservative rule: pay off debt above 4%; consider investing for debt below 4%. The decision also weights emotional preferences (debt-free certainty) against optionality (an invested £100k is liquid; an overpaid mortgage isn't).
What is an Early Repayment Charge (ERC)?
An ERC is a fee charged by the lender if you repay more than the permitted overpayment limit during the fixed-rate period. Typical ERC schedule: 5% in year 1, 4% in year 2, 3% in year 3, 2% in year 4, 1% in year 5 of a 5-year fix. So overpaying £20k in year 2 of a 5-year fix at 4% ERC = £800 charge. ERCs disappear once the fixed period ends. For most overpayments under the 10% rule, no ERC applies.
Should I make monthly overpayments or save up for a lump sum?
Monthly overpayments compound faster — every month they reduce the balance further. A £200/month overpayment beats a £2,400 annual lump sum in interest saved, because the monthly payments start working in month 1 vs month 12. Lump sums make sense for windfalls (bonus, tax refund, inheritance) but for regular income, monthly is mathematically optimal. Either way, both beat doing nothing.
Will overpaying shorten my term or reduce my payment?
Default is to shorten the term (lender keeps your monthly payment the same; overpayment accelerates payoff). Some lenders offer the alternative of \"reduce the term\" or \"reduce the monthly\" — the latter recalculates a smaller monthly payment over the original term. Most UK mortgages default to shortening; you have to call the lender to reduce the payment instead. Reducing the payment provides cash-flow relief but saves less interest overall.
Does overpaying improve my credit score?
Indirectly. Your credit score doesn't track mortgage overpayments specifically, but reducing the outstanding balance lowers your debt-to-credit ratio, which is a factor in credit scoring. More importantly: when you remortgage at the end of your fix, a lower LTV unlocks materially cheaper deals (60% LTV products are typically 0.3–0.5% cheaper than 75% LTV). For a £200k borrower, that's £600–£1000/year saved on the next 5-year fix.
Are mortgage overpayments tax-deductible in the UK?
No. Mortgage interest hasn't been deductible against income for owner-occupied residential mortgages in the UK since the abolition of MIRAS in 2000. Buy-to-let landlords used to deduct mortgage interest from rental income but Section 24 (phased in 2017–2020) replaced this with a basic-rate tax credit, eliminating most of the benefit for higher-rate landlords. The interest saved from overpayment is your full return — no tax adjustments needed.
When does overpaying NOT make sense?
Three scenarios. (1) You don't yet have an emergency fund — overpaying isn't liquid; if you lose your job you can't extract the cash without remortgaging. Build 3–6 months of expenses in a savings account first. (2) You have higher-rate debt (credit cards at 20%+, personal loans at 8%+) — pay those first. (3) You've not maxed out higher-return tax-shelters — £20,000/year of ISA room growing at 7% beats a 4–5% mortgage payoff after tax considerations. Overpay AFTER these are covered.

How to use this calculator

Takes about 2 minutes.

  1. Enter your current mortgage balance, rate, and remaining term
  2. Enter the monthly overpayment you can afford
  3. Optionally add a one-off lump sum (e.g. bonus, inheritance)
  4. Review interest saved, years saved, and new payoff date
  5. Check your mortgage offer for the 10% ERC-free overpayment limit

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Key concepts

How overpayment saves money. Every £1 overpaid goes straight against capital and reduces every future month's interest. The compound effect is enormous: £200/month on a £200k 25yr at 5% saves around £33,000 in interest AND shortens the term by 5+ years. The interest saving alone is a guaranteed risk-free 5% return on the overpayment.

The 10% ERC-free rule. Most UK fixed-rate mortgages allow overpayments up to 10% of the OUTSTANDING balance per year (not original balance) without an Early Repayment Charge. For £200k that's £20k/year. Tracker, discount, and SVR mortgages typically have no cap. Always check your offer document — penalty for breaching the cap is 1–5% of the excess.

Overpay vs invest decision. Treat the mortgage rate as the hurdle rate for your alternative investment. Mortgage at 5% means you need an after-tax expected return above 5% to make investing the better choice. Stocks & Shares ISA historically returns 6–7% real (after inflation), which BEATS most mortgage rates — but with risk. Cash ISA at 4–5% LOSES to a 5% mortgage rate. Pay-off-the-mortgage is the conservative play; invest is the higher-expected-return play.

The cash-flow trap. Overpaying ties up money. If you lose your job or face a big expense, you can't reclaim the overpayment without remortgaging (which takes 4–8 weeks and costs £500+). Most planners recommend building a 3–6-month emergency fund in an ISA or savings account BEFORE making meaningful overpayments. Overpayments aren't liquid.

Shorten term vs reduce payment. Default UK lender behaviour: keep monthly payment the same, shorten the term (saves more interest). Alternative: recalculate a smaller monthly payment over the original term (better cash flow but saves less). Most lenders need you to call to switch from shortening to reducing. For most borrowers, shortening is mathematically better.

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