Fixed vs Variable Home Loan Calculator
Compare fixed-rate predictability against variable-rate flexibility — with +1% and +2% rate stress scenarios applied to the variable side.
01 —INPUTS
Fixed scenario
Variable scenario
02 —RESULTS
Fixed periodVariable
Repayment per period$2,998$3,062
3-year predictabilityLockedFloating
Variable +1% stress — repayment$3,394total interest $721,819
Variable +2% stress — repayment$3,739total interest $845,958
Common questions
Should I always pick the lower headline rate?
Not necessarily. Fixed rates lock predictability for a defined period but may be revised on revert. Variable rates fluctuate; a +2% stress scenario can move repayments far above headline projections. Compare both on dollars at risk, not just headline.
What happens after the fixed period ends?
Most fixed loans revert to a variable rate set by the lender. Some allow re-fixing at then-current market rates. The revert rate often differs from the lender's advertised variable rate, so check the product disclosure.
Can I make extra repayments on a fixed loan?
Most fixed-rate products cap extra payments per year (often $10,000–$30,000). Pay above the cap and break costs may apply. Variable loans typically allow unlimited extra repayments.
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