$900,000 mortgage at 6% over 30 years — A$4,317/month
Monthly principal and interest repayments of A$4,317 over 30 years. Total interest paid: A$834,035. See how extra repayments can save you tens of thousands.
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Your monthly repayment of A$4,317 covers both interest and principal. In the early years, the majority goes toward interest — in month 1, approximately A$3,600 is interest and only A$717 reduces the principal. This shifts gradually over 30 years.
Over the full 30-year term, you pay A$834,035 in interest — 116% of the loan amount. This is why extra repayments are so powerful: use the slider above to model the impact.
For a complete breakdown including stamp duty by Australian state, LMI estimates, and property tax, use the AU Mortgage Calculator. To understand how inflation affects your real repayment cost over time, see the Inflation Calculator.