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Mortgage Repayment Calculator

Work out your monthly mortgage repayment from home price, deposit, interest rate and term, plus how much of each payment goes to interest over time.

Enter your home price, deposit, interest rate and mortgage term below to see your estimated monthly repayment, the total interest you'll pay over the life of the mortgage, and a year-by-year breakdown of your remaining balance.

Your mortgage

= €35,000

Use the rate from your mortgage offer or a lender's quote for an exact figure.

Year-by-year balance

YearPrincipal paidInterest paidBalance remaining
1€5,547€12,499€309,453
2€5,773€12,273€303,679
3€6,008€12,038€297,671
4€6,253€11,793€291,418
5€6,508€11,538€284,910
6€6,773€11,273€278,136
7€7,049€10,997€271,087
8€7,336€10,710€263,751
9€7,635€10,411€256,116
10€7,946€10,100€248,169
11€8,270€9,776€239,899
12€8,607€9,439€231,292
13€8,958€9,089€222,335
14€9,323€8,724€213,012
15€9,702€8,344€203,310
16€10,098€7,949€193,212
17€10,509€7,537€182,703
18€10,937€7,109€171,766
19€11,383€6,663€160,383
20€11,847€6,200€148,536
21€12,329€5,717€136,207
22€12,832€5,215€123,376
23€13,354€4,692€110,021
24€13,898€4,148€96,123
25€14,465€3,582€81,658
26€15,054€2,992€66,604
27€15,667€2,379€50,937
28€16,306€1,741€34,631
29€16,970€1,076€17,661
30€17,661€385€0

Monthly repayment

€1,504

on a €315,000 mortgage over 30 years

Total repaid

€541,389

Over the full term

Total interest

€226,389

70% of your first payment is interest

Loan amount€315,000
Deposit€35,000

Estimates only. This calculator is for general guidance and does not constitute financial, tax, or legal advice. Always confirm figures with Revenue, the RTB, your lender, or a qualified professional before making a decision.

Last reviewed: 20 June 2026. Sources: Competition and Consumer Protection Commission — mortgage calculator guidance.

How this is calculated

This calculator uses the standard fixed-rate amortisation formula that Irish lenders use for repayment mortgages: a constant monthly payment is calculated from your loan amount, interest rate and term, sized so the loan is fully repaid by the end of the term. Each payment is split between interest (charged on the outstanding balance) and principal (which reduces the balance) — the split shifts toward principal as the balance falls.

This is an estimate for a standard fixed-rate repayment mortgage. It doesn't account for rate changes during the term, overpayments, payment breaks, or interest-only periods — your actual lender statement is the authoritative figure.

Frequently asked questions

How is my monthly mortgage repayment calculated?
Lenders use a standard amortisation formula based on your loan amount, interest rate, and term. The same fixed monthly payment applies throughout (for a fixed rate), but the split between interest and principal changes over time — early payments are mostly interest, later payments are mostly principal.
Why does so much of my early payments go on interest?
Interest is charged on the outstanding balance, which is largest at the start of the mortgage. As you pay down the principal, the balance — and so the interest charged each month — shrinks, even though your total payment stays the same. By the final years of the term, almost all of each payment goes to principal.
What mortgage interest rate should I use?
Use the rate from an actual mortgage offer or a lender/broker quote if you have one — rates vary by lender, loan-to-value, and whether you choose a fixed or variable rate. The default rate here is just an illustrative starting point, not a quote.
Does this include other costs of buying, like stamp duty or legal fees?
No — this calculator covers the mortgage repayment only. Use the Total Cost of Buying calculator for the full cash you need upfront, including stamp duty, legal fees, and how schemes like Help to Buy or the First Home Scheme reduce that figure.

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