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How Much Would a £25,000 Mortgage Cost?

Find out exactly what a £25,000 mortgage costs per month at different interest rates and terms. Includes worked examples and a breakdown of total interest paid.

A £25,000 mortgage at a typical UK rate of 5% over 15 years would cost approximately £198 per month. Over the full term you would repay around £35,580 in total — meaning roughly £10,580 in interest on top of the original loan.

Try it yourself with our Mortgage Calculator to see how different rates and terms change your monthly payment.

Worked Example

Mortgage details:

  • Loan amount: £25,000
  • Interest rate: 5% per year
  • Term: 15 years (180 monthly payments)

Monthly payment: £198

Total repaid over 15 years: £35,580

  • Capital: £25,000
  • Interest: £10,580

If you extended the term to 25 years at the same rate, your monthly payment drops to £146 — but total interest rises to £18,860, costing you an extra £8,280 over the life of the mortgage.

How the Rate Affects Your Payment

Small differences in interest rate matter, even on a modest loan like £25,000.

Interest rateMonthly payment (15 years)Total interest paid
3.5%£179£7,156
4.5%£191£9,417
5.0%£198£10,580
5.5%£204£11,768
6.5%£218£14,213

The difference between 3.5% and 6.5% is £39 per month — and over £7,000 in total interest across the term.

When Would You Need a £25,000 Mortgage?

A mortgage this size is relatively small by UK standards. Common scenarios include:

  • Remortgaging with most of the original loan already paid off
  • Buying a low-value property such as a flat in a lower-cost region
  • Topping up an existing mortgage for home improvements
  • Shared ownership where you only finance a portion of the property value

Can You Get a Mortgage for £25,000?

Some lenders set minimum mortgage amounts (often £25,000 or £50,000). If you need a smaller loan, it may be worth comparing a personal loan instead — use our Loan Calculator to compare the numbers.