Mortgage vs Personal Loan Calculator

Compare the total cost of a mortgage vs a personal loan.

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Loan Comparison

Enter the loan amount and terms for both options.

Mortgage

Personal Loan

Cheaper option
Mortgage saves $0
Total cost comparison
Mortgage monthly
$0
Personal loan monthly
$0
Mortgage total cost
$0
Personal loan total cost
$0
Mortgage total interest
$0
Personal loan total interest
$0

Worked example

With the default inputs shown below, this calculator returns the following results:

InputValue
Loan amount ($)$50,000
Interest rate (%)6.5%
Interest rate (%)10%
ResultValue
Cheaper optionPersonal loan saves $52,531
Mortgage monthly$316
Personal loan monthly$1,062
Mortgage total cost$116,772
Personal loan total cost$64,241
Mortgage total interest$63,772

Values shown are produced by this page in your browser; change any input to update them.

How to use the Loan Comparison

  1. Loan amount ($) — default $50,000
  2. Interest rate (%) — default 6.5%
  3. Interest rate (%) — default 10%
  4. Press Calculate to update the results instantly.

Frequently asked questions

Almost always, because it is secured against the property. Rates typically run 5-7% against 8-20% for unsecured personal lending.
Speed and paperwork. Personal loans close in days without an appraisal, and suit smaller amounts where mortgage fees would not pay off.
Some lenders allow it for renovations, but most prohibit using unsecured loans to buy property. Check the terms before you commit.

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