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Why Your Interest Rate Isn't the Only Number That Matters
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Information current as at 6 July 2026. Rates, lender policy and government schemes change — check the current position before relying on anything here. General information only.
When will your mortgage actually be paid off? That might be more important than your rate.
Banks want you focused on one number:
Your interest rate.
And while rates matter, they're often not the most important number.
A better question might be:
When will your mortgage actually be paid off?
Because the longer you're in debt, the more interest you pay.
Sometimes the biggest opportunity isn't a lower rate.
It's a shorter timeline.
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General information only. This is not personalised advice. Your individual circumstances should be considered before making any financial decisions.
