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Mortgage Calculator

Work out your weekly, fortnightly or monthly home loan repayments. See exactly how much interest you'll pay over the life of the loan — and how much you save by adding even small extra repayments. Pure JS, no signup, results update as you type.

Loan Details
The amount you'll actually borrow — purchase price minus your deposit.
Added to every repayment. See how much it saves you in interest and years.
How this calculator works

Uses the standard Australian P&I formula M = P·r(1+r)^n / ((1+r)^n − 1). Fortnightly is calculated as half the monthly repayment paid 26 times a year — the way major Australian lenders structure it, which is why it pays down faster than 12 monthly payments. Extra repayments are simulated period-by-period against the actual amortisation schedule. Results are indicative — confirm the exact figure with your lender.

Enter your loan details to see repayments, total interest, and savings

Frequently asked questions

How is monthly mortgage repayment calculated in Australia?

The standard formula is M = P × r(1+r)n / ((1+r)n − 1), where M is the monthly repayment, P is the loan amount, r is the monthly interest rate (annual rate ÷ 12), and n is the total number of months (term in years × 12). This calculator uses the same formula and adapts it for fortnightly and weekly frequencies the way major Australian lenders do.

Why are fortnightly repayments faster than monthly?

Most Australian lenders set fortnightly repayments at half the monthly amount. Since there are 26 fortnights but only 24 half-months in a year, you effectively pay an extra month's worth of principal each year — knocking years off the loan term and saving thousands in interest. The savings are automatic; you just choose fortnightly when you set up the loan.

How much do extra repayments actually save?

Even small extras compound dramatically. On a $600,000 loan at 6.5% over 30 years, adding $200 per month to the standard repayment cuts the term by about 6 years and saves around $185,000 in interest. Use the extra-repayment input above to model your exact scenario — the results table updates as you type.

What's the difference between Principal & Interest and Interest Only?

Principal & Interest (P&I) repayments pay down both the loan balance and the interest each period — at the end of the term, the loan is fully repaid. Interest Only (IO) repayments cover only the interest; the principal stays the same and the loan must be repaid (or refinanced to P&I) at the end of the IO period (usually 1–5 years). P&I is the default for owner-occupiers. IO is more common for investment loans where the borrower wants lower repayments and is relying on capital growth.

Does this include stamp duty, LMI and other fees?

No — this calculator focuses on the repayment maths only. For the full purchase cost (stamp duty, LTO fees, conveyancer, building inspection, Lenders Mortgage Insurance, moving costs and more) open the All-In SA Cost Calculator.

Is this an offer of credit?

No. SA Property Central is not a lender, broker, or credit provider. This calculator is an information tool only. Actual rates, fees, and approval depend on your lender's assessment. Always confirm figures with your bank or broker before committing.

Frequently asked questions

Is the repayment exact?

Yes for the maths — it's a standard amortisation schedule (P&I or interest-only). What's NOT modelled is offset accounts, redraw, fee changes, or variable rates moving differently from the base rate.

What's a reasonable interest rate to plug in?

Use the rate you've been quoted by your lender. If you haven't shopped yet, the major SA lenders publish their owner-occupier P&I rates publicly; the RBA cash rate target is a useful baseline.

Should I stress-test for higher rates?

Yes. APRA requires lenders to assess borrowers at the contract rate plus a 3% buffer, so seeing what a 3-point rise does to your repayment is a sensible check before signing.

Does this include stamp duty and other costs?

No — this tool models the loan repayment only. For the all-in cost of buying including stamp duty, use the True Cost Calculator.