Mortgage Calculators: Live Rates & Affordability Calculators





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Within this page, there are lots of tools that can help you understand your mortgage position. These tools are all designed to be used as guidance, nothing more. Some of our tools, such as the Live Rate Finder, are linked to live mortgage rates. Other tools around repayment how much you can borrow and affordability calculations are all designed as an indicative idea of what you could do.
We would always advise to speak with a Mortgage Broker, should you want to proceed with a Decision in Principle, or whether you want to officially assess how much you can borrow. If you are buying a new property, you are best to get mortgage ready and be ready to make a formal offer and be seen as a serious buyer.
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Mortgage Affordability Calculator
By entering a few details, this calculator will search through a pool of over 50 lenders to find an estimate of your mortgage affordability. You will then have access to a mortgage passport, which you can download as proof to demonstrate your affordability. No credit check is required to use this calculator.
Live Rate Mortgage Finder %
Welcome to our live mortgage rate finder. This is just an indicative guide to help you see the sorts of rates that are accessible through some of the lenders we work with at The Mortgage Broker. It is always better to speak to a Mortgage Broker, as we can quickly understand your circumstances and access over 23,000 mortgage products through our panel of nearly 100 Mortgage Lenders. Not all lenders enable a live feed to their products, so this is just illustrating a segment of the market.
Borrowing Calculator.
How Much Can I Borrow?
The mortgage borrowing calculator is designed to help you work out how much you could borrow, getting you one step closer to owning your own home. Simply enter a few key details to get an estimate. Please note this is only an estimate and can vary depending on the lender and customer’s personal circumstances.
Repayments Calculator
Repayments are calculated by the size of your mortgage, the interest rate, and the term of your contract. Calculate your repayments here.
Stamp Duty Calculator - England & Northern Ireland
Please note this is for properties in England and Northern Ireland.
Purchase Price | Normal Rate | Additional Property |
Less than £250K | 0% | 3% |
£250K – £925K | 5% | 8% |
£935K – £1.5M | 10% | 13% |
Over £1.5M | 12% | 15% |
An additional property purchased for less than £40k will attract 0% tax. For purchases from £40,000 to £250,000 the SDLT rate will be 3% on full purchase price.
Stamp Duty
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Get StartedWhat your mortgage broker needs for your appointment
In order for us to ensure a smooth process, please ensure you have all the necessary information to hand. The more prepared you are, the better!
Required documents
Most lenders will ask for all the below information, but some lenders may vary in their requirements.
- Bank statements for the last three months
- Three months’ wage slips
- Information about guaranteed overtime, commissions, or bonuses
- If you’re self-employed, proof of account for the last three years
- Information on existing loans, credit card commitments, or existing mortgages
- Details of any defaults, arrears, or County Court Judgements (if applicable)
- Documents proving existing savings, pensions, endowments, life insurance, or other healthcare policies
- Proof of address – a utility bill dated within the last three months is a good example
- P60 form (if available)
Following your appointment, we’ll also need proof of your identity, such as a passport or drivers licence. In order to get a mortgage in principle, we’ll need the following on file:
- Identification
- Address
- Proof of income
Recommended: it can be beneficial to have your credit report available. They’re often free online.
Looking for a protection appointment?
A protection review, whether you’re getting a new policy or changing an existing one, will take around an hour. Before you speak with us, make sure you have:
- Details of employer benefits, such as death in service and sick pay
- Outstanding mortgage amount
- Information about any existing protection plans, including those we’ve arranged for you.
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If you have any questions ahead of your appointment, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. We’re looking forward to speaking with you!
To learn more about the world of mortgages and the process of getting one, check out our other articles.