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Overpay an interest only mortgage or change to a repayment?

I have an interest only mortgage of £132K. I am about to pay £32K and have £100K interest only.

Am I better at this stage to change to a repayment mortgage over 10 years or pay £400 over my interest only payment every month - interest rate of 4.79% Not sure how to work out which is cheaper? Payment is £534 each month at present on the £132.

Thank you.

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  • getmore4less
    getmore4less Posts: 46,882 Forumite
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    Makes no difference, the payment determines the cost/term.

    Having the flexibility to pay a smaller amount is worth having.

    £100k over 10 years @ 4.79% is £1050pm interest only is 400pm you need to find over £600pm not £400

    Find a better rate that will save much more.
  • Thrugelmir
    Thrugelmir Posts: 89,546 Forumite
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    Looks like you need to up your repayments to a far higher level to repay the debt in 10 years.
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