How this mortgage amortization calculator works
The calculator estimates a repayment schedule from the loan amount, interest rate, term, repayment type and payment frequency entered. Each row separates estimated interest from principal so the remaining balance can be projected over time.
Principal, interest and balance over time
Early payments usually include more interest because interest is estimated from the outstanding balance. As the balance falls, more of each principal-and-interest payment goes toward principal.
Extra principal payments
Extra payments are treated as additional principal after regular interest is applied. The result compares the entered schedule with the same loan without extra payments.
What this calculator does not include
This calculator does not include lender fees, taxes, insurance, offset or redraw accounts, changing rates, prepayment penalties or lender-specific day-count rules. The result is a general estimate only.
Key terms and assumptionsFormula notes, key terms, source assumptions and limits used in this calculator.
These notes are specific to this calculator. Read the property methodology notes for shared property formulas, region settings and estimate limits.
- Amortization
- The schedule estimates how principal and interest change over time from the loan amount, rate, term and payment frequency entered.
- Principal and interest
- Principal-and-interest mode uses a standard amortized payment. Interest-only mode estimates interest payments without scheduled principal reduction.
- Extra principal
- Extra payments are assumed to reduce principal after regular interest is applied.
- Payoff date
- The payoff date is an approximate month label based on the selected start date and payment frequency.
- Region settings
- Region settings change defaults, labels and currency formatting only. They do not convert exchange rates or create country-specific results.
- General estimate
- Actual lender schedules can differ because of daily interest, fees, rounding, offset/redraw rules, tax and payment allocation.
Guides and methodology
Plain-English notes that explain the assumptions behind related calculators and tools.
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FAQs
What is a mortgage amortization schedule?
It is a table showing each payment period's estimated payment, interest, principal and remaining balance.
Why does interest start higher at the beginning?
Interest is estimated from the outstanding balance. Early in a mortgage, the balance is usually higher, so more of each payment can go toward interest.
Does this include taxes, insurance or HOA/body corporate costs?
No. This calculator focuses on the loan repayment schedule. Use the mortgage payment calculator for broader monthly housing costs.
Can I include extra payments?
Yes. You can enter a recurring extra payment and one optional one-off payment to estimate time and interest saved.
Is fortnightly the same as biweekly?
They are both two-week payment patterns, but labels should match the selected region where possible.
Does the payoff date account for changing rates?
No. It assumes the entered rate stays the same for the projection.
Why are the numbers different from my lender statement?
Lenders can use specific day-count rules, fees, escrow amounts, rounding and payment timing.
Is this mortgage advice?
No. It is a general estimate based on the values entered, not mortgage, financial, tax, legal or lending advice.