{"id":2988,"date":"2024-03-11T08:32:10","date_gmt":"2024-03-11T07:32:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pfadvisors.co.uk\/?p=2988"},"modified":"2025-04-07T13:37:55","modified_gmt":"2025-04-07T11:37:55","slug":"should-i-overpay-my-mortgage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pfadvisors.co.uk\/en\/should-i-overpay-my-mortgage\/","title":{"rendered":"Should I overpay my mortgage?"},"content":{"rendered":"

As a mortgage holder with some extra disposable income, the prospect of paying it off sooner can be appealing. But if you do want to overpay your mortgage, it\u2019s important to check your lender\u2019s terms and conditions.<\/em><\/p>\n

Why overpay your mortgage?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The most obvious reason to overpay your mortgage is that you\u2019ll be moving a step closer to being mortgage-free \u2013 a nice position to be in! There\u2019s more to it than that, though. As well as reducing your debt, you\u2019ll also bring down the amount of interest you pay. For example, if you have \u00a3150,000 left on a 20-year mortgage on a 6% rate and overpay a lump sum of \u00a315,000 (10%), you\u2019ll pay off your mortgage two years and seven months earlier than without the overpayment. And you\u2019ll save \u00a329,600 in interest!<\/p>\n

By overpaying your mortgage, you could also cut your LTV, which is the proportion of your property price covered by your mortgage. A lower LTV might give you access to lower interest rates. So, overpaying on your mortgage could result in an even cheaper deal when you come to remortgage.<\/p>\n

Is overpaying right for me?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Whether or not overpaying your mortgage is a good idea can depend on the interest you could get in a savings account. If you put \u00a315,000 cash in a savings account paying 4% interest, you\u2019d earn \u00a3600 per year, significantly below the saving from the overpayment.<\/p>\n

However, one case where overpayments will likely result in worse outcomes is if you don\u2019t follow your lender\u2019s rules. Most lenders will let you overpay by around 10% a year. After this, you will have to pay Early Repayment Charges (ERC), which are usually between 1% and 5% of the balance. That\u2019s why it\u2019s always best to check the terms and conditions of your deal before making overpayments.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udea8 Data accurate as of the date of publication \u2013 11.03.2024<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udea8Think carefully before securing debts against your home.\u00a0 Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udea8 The above material is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a sales offer or financial advice. Before taking out any insurance, credit agreement or other financial product, you should obtain individual advice on your requirements and the general terms of the contract.<\/p>\n

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Source: Quilter Financial Planning \u2013 Essentially Mortgages Q1 2024<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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