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Mortgage Comparison Calculator
Compare Payments, Interest and Total Cost

Compare two mortgage options side by side across payment, total interest, total repayment, fees, and total cost.

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Your Mortgage Comparison
Mortgage Option A vs Mortgage Option B

Option A

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Financed principal for option A.
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Fixed annual rate.
yrs
Mortgage term for option A.
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Payment timing for option A.
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Optional one-time fees.
€
Optional cash contribution shown separately.

Option B

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Financed principal for option B.
%
Fixed annual rate.
yrs
Mortgage term for option B.
freq
Payment timing for option B.
€
Optional one-time fees.
€
Optional cash contribution shown separately.
Cheaper Option Overall
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based on total cost including fees
Total cost difference
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Option A Payment
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periodic payment
Option B Payment
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periodic payment
Lower Total Cost Option
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cost winner
Mortgage Comparison Table
MetricOption AOption B
Payment Comparison
Option A payment—
Option B payment—
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Interest Comparison
Option A total interest—
Option B total interest—
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Total Cost Comparison
Option A total cost—
Option B total cost—
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Payoff Comparison
Option A payoff date—
Option B payoff date—
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Remaining Balance Over Time
Option A balance
Option B balance
Milestone Balance Table
YearOption A BalanceOption B BalanceDifference
Important: This calculator compares two mortgage structures using fixed rates, fixed payment frequency, and optional upfront fees. It does not replace lender quotes, mortgage advice, refinancing analysis, or product-specific contract terms. It is an estimate only.
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⚖️ Comparison Notes

Lower payment does not always mean lower total cost
Shorter terms usually raise payment but reduce interest
Fees can materially change the true winner
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How mortgage comparison works

Mortgage comparison means calculating each option independently, then comparing payment, total interest, total repayment, fees, and total cost on matched metrics. A lower payment is not always the cheaper option overall.

MetricWhat It Tells You
PaymentCash flow pressure each period
Total interestBorrowing cost over the life of the mortgage
Total costTotal repayment plus upfront fees

Payment vs total cost explained

A mortgage with the lower payment can still cost more overall if the rate is higher or the term is longer. That is why payment and total cost need to be compared separately.

Term and rate trade-offs

Shorter terms usually raise the payment because the loan is repaid faster, but they often reduce total interest. Lower rates usually reduce both payment and total interest, although fees can still change the final result.

Fees and true mortgage cost

Fees matter because they increase the real cost of the mortgage even if the monthly payment looks attractive. A lower-rate product with high fees is not automatically the cheapest option.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which mortgage is cheaper?+
The cheaper mortgage is usually the one with the lower total cost after adding total repayment and any upfront fees, not simply the one with the lower payment.
Is a lower payment always better?+
No. A lower payment can come from a longer term, which may increase total interest and total cost over time.
Why does a shorter term reduce total interest?+
Because the balance is repaid faster, so interest has less time to accumulate.
Do fees matter a lot in mortgage comparison?+
They can. Even if two options have similar payments, fees can materially change which mortgage is actually cheaper overall.
Why can lender quotes differ from this estimate?+
Lender quotes can differ because of product-specific charges, timing conventions, legal costs, incentives, underwriting rules, and features that are outside this simplified fixed-rate comparison.