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Is remortgaging worth it?

Remortgage Savings Calculator

Calculate your monthly savings, break-even point, and total interest saved from remortgaging. Enter your current loan details and new rate to see if remortgaging makes financial sense.

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Current mortgage

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Remaining months on current loan

New remortgage terms

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Fees to complete the refinance

remortgage verdict

βœ“ You save Β£192/month

Break-even: 1 yr 11 mo β€” then you save Β£48,875 total.

Current payment

Β£1,417

New payment

Β£1,225

Monthly savings

Β£192

Per month saved

Break-even

1 yr 11 mo

To recoup closing costs

Interest saved

Β£57,563

Total over new term

Net benefit

Β£53,288

After closing costs

Monthly payment comparison

Current: Β£1,417/moNew: Β£1,225/mo

How this calculator works

Refinancing (or remortgaging in the UK) replaces your current mortgage with a new one β€” ideally at a lower interest rate. The key question is whether the monthly savings outweigh the upfront cost of refinancing over your expected time in the home.

The break-even point is when your cumulative monthly savings equal your closing costs. If you plan to stay longer than the break-even period, refinancing is generally worthwhile. If you'll sell or move before break-even, you'll lose money.

Beyond monthly savings, refinancing may also let you change your loan term. Refinancing from a 30-year to a 15-year term can save significantly in interest even if the monthly payment increases. Conversely, extending your term reduces monthly payments but increases total interest.

Worked example

Current balance: Β£350,000 Β· Current rate: 7.5% Β· Months remaining: 300 Β· New rate: 6.0% Β· New term: 30yr Β· Closing costs: Β£7,000
  1. 1Current monthly payment: Β£2,640
  2. 2New monthly payment at 6.0%: Β£2,098
  3. 3Monthly savings: Β£542
  4. 4Break-even: Β£7,000 Γ· Β£542 = 13 months
  5. 5After break-even (remaining term): saves Β£542 Γ— (360 - 13) = Β£188,000+
βœ“ If you stay in the home past 13 months, the remortgage saves money. After 30 years: ~Β£188,000+ net savings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Disclaimer: Calculations are estimates for general guidance only and do not constitute regulated financial advice. Rates and costs vary by lender and property location. Stamp Duty Land Tax figures use England rates β€” Scotland (LBTT) and Wales (LTT) differ. Always consult an FCA-authorised mortgage adviser.