Our mortgage calculator gives a helpful estimate of your potential monthly payments based on your mortgage amount, interest rate and term length.
However, the accuracy of the calculator can vary depending on the accuracy of the information provided.
While a calculator is a great starting point, for precise figures it’s always best to speak to a mortgage advisor who can take all factors into account and tailor advice to your specific circumstances.
Interest rates play a key role in determining the cost of your monthly mortgage payments.
When interest rates are low, your payments are likely to be lower as more of your payment goes towards paying off the capital.
However, if interest rates rise, your monthly payments will increase, as a larger portion will go towards covering the interest.
Whether you have a fixed-rate or variable-rate mortgage will also impact how sensitive your payments are to changes in interest rates. A fixed-rate mortgage offers stability by keeping payments the same, while a variable-rate mortgage can fluctuate with market conditions.
If you’re uncertain, speaking with a mortgage broker like us can help you understand how future interest rate changes might affect your budget.
Your loan value decreases over time as you make your monthly mortgage payments, with each payment contributing towards both the interest and the loan balance (the principal).
The speed at which the loan decreases depends on the type of mortgage you have. With a repayment mortgage, each payment gradually reduces both the interest owed and the principal, so your loan balance decreases steadily.
With an interest-only mortgage, you’re only paying the interest each month, meaning the loan balance remains unchanged until you repay the capital in full at the end of the term.
The amount you can borrow depends on several factors, including your income, outgoings, credit history, and the size of your deposit.
Lenders often use a multiple of your annual salary (typically around 4 to 4.5 times your income) as a guide, but they will also assess your affordability based on your monthly expenses and financial commitments.
For a quick and personalised estimate, you can use our How Much Can I Borrow Calculator to get an idea of your potential borrowing capacity.
For more detailed advice tailored to your situation, speaking to a mortgage broker is always a smart next step.
Using a mortgage broker can make a significant difference when navigating the mortgage process. Brokers have access to a wide range of lenders and deals that may not be available directly to the public.
They can help you find the most suitable mortgage based on your financial situation and preferences, saving you time and potentially securing better rates.
As a broker, we also handle much of the paperwork and liaise with lenders on your behalf, simplifying the process from start to finish.
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joe Christopher
Cannot rate Leo, Louise & Paula enough for their support and guidance during the process. Highly recommend!
16 Mar 2026
Cheryl Mitchell
We had an outstanding experience with Leeds Money Man during our house buying process. From the very beginning, their team was professional, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable. Buying a home can be stressful and overwhelming, but they made the entire process feel smooth and manageable. They truly took care of everything for us — guiding us step by step, explaining things clearly, and always making sure we understood what was happening. Communication was excellent throughout; they were always quick to respond, proactive with updates, and on top of every detail. It gave us real peace of mind knowing that everything was being handled so efficiently. What stood out most was how supportive and attentive they were. Nothing ever felt like too much trouble, and they genuinely cared about helping us secure the right mortgage and complete our purchase successfully. We’re so grateful for all their hard work and would absolutely recommend Leeds Money Man to anyone looking for mortgage advice or help with buying a home. Their expertise and dedication made a huge difference to our experience.
6 Mar 2026
Chris Weed
Jason Loft and the team once again showing their expertise in securing mortgages. Very supportive and great communication. Would highly recommend.
26 Feb 2026
Alice Ainsworth
Dinah was fantastic throughout our whole process. Really, we have been speaking on and off for about 4 months until we eventually felt ready and out an offer in on the property we're buying. She answered all of our questions, no matter how silly they seemed and made the process a lot less stressful with us being first time buyers. She gave advice related to not just our mortgage but all the protection as well as making offers, questions to ask estate agents and explaining the whole buying process. Joe then helped us with the actual mortgage application who was also super helpful and luckily everything went through very quickly! We'd highly recommend MoneyMan and I'm sure we'll be using them in the future.
19 Feb 2026
Charlotte Tilstone
Yet again great experience with the money man mortgage brokers. Daniel was brilliant throughout the process. Professional, quick turnarounds and the outcome we wanted. Literally took all the hassle away from finding a mortgage, helpful for two busy full time working professionals. We will be using Daniel again!
8 Aug 2025
Kyle Brook
Amazing service from the team at Leedsmoneyman. Was recommended them by a work colleague a couple of years ago and their support throughout our First-Time purchase was world class. Always willing to answer any question, no matter how trivial. Dinah was a star helping us with the initial stages and mortgage application, and Debbie kept us informed well up to completion. Would highly recommend for FTBer's and Experienced buyers alike.
15 Apr 2025
Rosie Ellis
As first-time buyers we've had a great experience with UK Money Man, especially with Jason Loft + Stacey Moss. They have been so helpful and really explained everything in detail and made the whole mortgage process feel very stress-free with no pressure either. They have been very speedy and kept us updated with everything we needed to know. For such a big and scary process as first-time buyers they have made things much easier + we'd highly recommend!
24 Mar 2025
Megan Lama
I recommend Leedsmoneyman and their services. I came to moneyman to buy my first home and had nothing but positive experiences with every member of the team, from getting my mortgage in principal, to sorting my protection insurance cover and right up until completion. Jason went above and beyond to answer all my questions from the very start, and gave me so many mortgage options and advise - even at times when I could only assume was outside of normal office hours. I was also later assisted by Amy and Louise who again, made sure all my queries were handled quickly and professionally. All three made the scary and confusing process of buying a home so much easier so thank you so much!
17 Mar 2025
Phoebe Tipping
Matt was very good at explaining things to first time buyers, would highly recommend
18 Nov 2024
Joseph Brian
I was very pleased with the professionalism, quick responses and good communication of Dinah and Louise. They made my remortgaging experience a smooth ride as I had to deal with Help to buy loan. I am self employed so the lander wanted lots of documents (a year worth of weekly payslips). They also assisted in getting my life insurance and income protection plan at a very good monthly rates.
13 Oct 2024
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