This page pre-fills LoanMetric with a $120,000 home loan scenario so you can compare repayment frequency, rate changes, and extra repayment impact without starting from scratch.
$120,000 home loan repayments depend mainly on your interest rate and loan term. In Australia, longer terms usually lower each repayment but increase total interest over the life of the loan.
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Repayment frequency
Repayment type
Fees
Extra repayments
See how small extra payments can reduce your loan
+$25/mo → Save 2.7 years • Save $16,374 interest
+$50/mo → Save 4.8 years • Save $29,176 interest
+$75/mo → Save 6.6 years • Save $39,536 interest
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Repayment
Frequency selected: Monthly
Interest charged first month: $650.00
Average interest per month (over loan term): $425.15
Total interest by repayment frequency
If weekly: $152,870 ($184 less than monthly)
If fortnightly: $152,925 ($129 less than monthly)
Total interest
$153,053
Total fees
$0
Total cost
$273,053
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NoteResults are estimates only and may differ from lender calculations. This information is general and not financial advice.
| Year | Starting balance | Ending balance | Interest paid | Principal paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $120,000 | $118,659 | $7,761 | $1,341 |
| 2 | $118,659 | $117,228 | $7,671 | $1,431 |
| 3 | $117,228 | $115,701 | $7,575 | $1,527 |
| 4 | $115,701 | $114,071 | $7,473 | $1,629 |
| 5 | $114,071 | $112,333 | $7,363 | $1,738 |
| 6 | $112,333 | $110,478 | $7,247 | $1,855 |
| 7 | $110,478 | $108,499 | $7,123 | $1,979 |
| 8 | $108,499 | $106,388 | $6,990 | $2,111 |
| 9 | $106,388 | $104,135 | $6,849 | $2,253 |
| 10 | $104,135 | $101,731 | $6,698 | $2,404 |
| 11 | $101,731 | $99,167 | $6,537 | $2,565 |
| 12 | $99,167 | $96,430 | $6,365 | $2,737 |
| 13 | $96,430 | $93,510 | $6,182 | $2,920 |
| 14 | $93,510 | $90,395 | $5,986 | $3,115 |
| 15 | $90,395 | $87,071 | $5,778 | $3,324 |
| 16 | $87,071 | $83,524 | $5,555 | $3,547 |
| 17 | $83,524 | $79,740 | $5,318 | $3,784 |
| 18 | $79,740 | $75,703 | $5,064 | $4,038 |
| 19 | $75,703 | $71,395 | $4,794 | $4,308 |
| 20 | $71,395 | $66,798 | $4,505 | $4,596 |
| 21 | $66,798 | $61,894 | $4,198 | $4,904 |
| 22 | $61,894 | $56,661 | $3,869 | $5,233 |
| 23 | $56,661 | $51,078 | $3,519 | $5,583 |
| 24 | $51,078 | $45,121 | $3,145 | $5,957 |
| 25 | $45,121 | $38,765 | $2,746 | $6,356 |
| 26 | $38,765 | $31,983 | $2,320 | $6,782 |
| 27 | $31,983 | $24,747 | $1,866 | $7,236 |
| 28 | $24,747 | $17,027 | $1,381 | $7,721 |
| 29 | $17,027 | $8,789 | $864 | $8,238 |
| 30 | $8,789 | $0 | $313 | $8,789 |
| Totals | — | $0 | $153,053 | $120,000 |
Monthly repayment (example)
$758.48
Fortnightly repayment (example)
$349.90
Weekly repayment (example)
$174.92
Total interest (30y baseline)
$153,053
For a $120,000 home loan, the biggest drivers are interest rate and loan term. Small rate changes can still shift total cost materially over long terms.
Changing repayment frequency changes how payments fit your cash flow. Use the prefilled calculator to compare all three and pick the pattern that suits your budget.
Even modest extra repayments can reduce total interest and shorten payoff time. Test a few extra repayment amounts to see the trade-off.
Repayments depend on rate, term, and repayment frequency. With a 30-year term at 6.5% p.a., repayments are lower per period than shorter terms, but total interest paid is generally higher over the full loan.
Continue with closely related tools and scenarios.
Edit full mortgage assumptions and compare repayment structures.
Compare repayment and total cost when changing rates or lenders.
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Understand short-term and balloon-style mortgage limitations.
Estimates only. Not financial advice. Lender policy, fees, rate changes, and product structure can vary. Confirm final figures directly with your lender or adviser.
