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Mortgage Repayment Guide

Capital & Interest (Repayment) Mortgages

A capital and interest mortgage is a type of mortgage where the borrower makes regular monthly payments that cover both the amount borrowed (capital) and the interest charged by the lender. 

Each payment reduces the outstanding balance of the mortgage, with the aim of paying off the entire loan by the end of the mortgage term.

With a capital and interest mortgage, the monthly payments are calculated based on the amount borrowed, the interest rate charged, and the length of the mortgage term. The payments are structured so that the amount of interest paid decreases over time as the outstanding balance of the mortgage decreases.

At the beginning of the mortgage term, the majority of the monthly payment goes towards paying the interest charged by the lender, with only a small portion going towards paying off the capital. However, over time, the balance shifts so that more of the monthly payment goes towards paying off the capital, resulting in a decreasing outstanding balance and less interest charged.

Capital and interest mortgages are also known as repayment mortgages, and are the most common type of mortgage. They are typically seen as a lower risk option than interest-only mortgages, where the borrower only pays the interest on the loan and does not repay any of the capital until the end of the mortgage term.

Interest only mortgages

An interest-only mortgage is a type of mortgage where the borrower only pays the interest charged by the lender on the amount borrowed, and does not make any payments towards the capital (the original amount borrowed). This means that at the end of the mortgage term, the borrower still owes the full amount borrowed and must repay it in full.

With an interest-only mortgage, the monthly payments are lower than with a capital and interest mortgage, as the borrower is only paying the interest charged by the lender. However, because the borrower is not making any payments towards the capital, the outstanding balance of the mortgage does not decrease over time.

To repay the mortgage at the end of the term, borrowers may need to have a separate investment or savings plan in place. This could include savings, investments, or other assets that can be used to pay off the mortgage, or a separate endowment policy that is designed to provide a lump sum payment at the end of the term.

Interest-only mortgages are generally considered to be a higher risk option than capital and interest mortgages, as there is a risk that the borrower may not have sufficient funds at the end of the term to repay the full amount borrowed. As a result, interest-only mortgages are less common than they used to be and are typically only available to borrowers who can demonstrate that they have a suitable repayment plan in place.

The Financial Conduct Authority does not regulate building surveyors.

Thameside Mortgage Ltd are not regulated by The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, we do not have any involvement in the provision of this type of service / activity. We are not qualified surveyors and the information provided on this website is for informational purposes only. The information provided is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, inspection, or survey.

It is important to seek professional advice and to undertake a proper survey/inspection before making decisions or taking actions related to a property.

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