Repayment Examples Reviewed 3 September 2026

Mortgage Repayment Examples Ireland

Worked Irish mortgage repayment examples for different loan amounts, terms and buyer situations, with the assumptions and excluded costs shown clearly.

Quick answer

FTB €270k worked loan
Mover €350k worked loan
Switcher €250k balance
Rate 4.00% assumption
  • Every figure below uses a repayment mortgage and the stated 4.00% annual rate.
  • The worked scenarios show how the loan balance changes after a deposit or equity contribution.
  • Amount and term comparisons change one input while keeping the other assumptions fixed.
  • The examples are planning illustrations, not current lender quotes or approval decisions.
On this page
  1. Read the assumptions before reading the numbers
  2. Example repayments by mortgage amount
  3. Three worked mortgage situations
  4. Example repayments by term
  5. How to adapt an example to your own mortgage

Read the assumptions before reading the numbers

The examples below use standard repayment-mortgage maths. They are not lender quotes and do not include mortgage protection, home insurance, legal fees, valuation, survey, management fees, property tax, repairs or moving costs.

Use them to understand scale, then replace every assumption with your own figures in the Mortgage Calculator.

Example repayments by mortgage amount

This table uses a 30-year repayment mortgage at 4.00% interest.

Mortgage amount Approx. monthly repayment Total repaid Total interest
€250,000 €1,194 €429,674 €179,674
€300,000 €1,432 €515,609 €215,609
€350,000 €1,671 €601,543 €251,543
€400,000 €1,910 €687,478 €287,478
€450,000 €2,148 €773,413 €323,413

Three worked mortgage situations

Each situation below uses a 4.00% annual rate. The purpose is to show how the mortgage balance is chosen before the repayment is calculated.

Situation How the loan is derived Term Approx. monthly repayment
First-time buyer €300,000 purchase minus €30,000 deposit = €270,000 mortgage 30 years €1,289
Home mover €450,000 purchase minus €100,000 available equity = €350,000 mortgage 25 years €1,847
Switcher €250,000 outstanding balance moved to a new scenario 20 years remaining €1,515

The deposit and equity amounts are simplified examples. Actual available funds may be lower after selling, buying, legal, valuation and other costs. A switcher should also check any break fee, cashback condition and product eligibility separately.

Example repayments by term

This table uses a €350,000 mortgage at 4.00% interest.

Term Approx. monthly repayment Total repaid Total interest
20 years €2,121 €509,023 €159,023
25 years €1,847 €554,229 €204,229
30 years €1,671 €601,543 €251,543
35 years €1,550 €650,879 €300,879

The 35-year example has the lowest monthly repayment in this table, but the highest total interest. That is the trade-off buyers should understand before focusing only on monthly cost.

How to adapt an example to your own mortgage

  1. Replace the example mortgage with the amount you expect to borrow or the balance you still owe.
  2. Replace 4.00% with the annual rate for the product or scenario you are testing.
  3. Use the proposed full term for a purchase or the remaining term for a switch.
  4. Run the calculation again after changing only one input, so you can see what caused the difference.
  5. Compare the result with your complete monthly budget and keep excluded costs separate.

The Mortgage Calculator produces the personalised arithmetic. For a step-by-step explanation of its inputs and outputs, use the calculator usage guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is the repayment on a €300,000 mortgage?

At 4.00% over 30 years, the example repayment is about €1,432 per month before insurance and other costs.

What is the repayment on a €400,000 mortgage?

At 4.00% over 30 years, the example repayment is about €1,910 per month before insurance and other costs.

What is the repayment on a €270,000 mortgage?

At 4.00% over 30 years, the worked first-time buyer example is about €1,289 per month before insurance and other costs.

Why do the examples exclude mortgage protection?

Protection costs depend on age, health, cover type and provider, so they should be budgeted separately.

Are these examples lender quotes?

No. They are mathematical illustrations using the stated loan, rate and term. Available rates, approval outcomes and product costs can differ.

Should I compare 25 and 30 years?

Yes. Comparing terms helps you see the trade-off between monthly repayment and total interest.

How do I create an example for a mortgage switch?

Use the outstanding balance, the alternative annual rate and the remaining term, then check switching fees, incentives and eligibility separately.

Sources & references

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