How to calculate commercial housing loan interest
In recent years, with the fluctuations in the real estate market, the calculation method of commercial housing loan interest has become the focus of many home buyers. This article will introduce in detail the calculation method of mortgage interest, and combine it with recent hot topics to help readers better understand the composition and influencing factors of mortgage interest.
1. Basic calculation method of mortgage interest

There are two main ways to calculate mortgage interest:Equal principal and interestandEqual amount of principal. The following is a comparison of the two methods:
| Calculation method | Features | Applicable people |
|---|---|---|
| Equal principal and interest | The monthly repayment amount is fixed, and the interest ratio is higher in the early stage and gradually decreases in the later stage. | Office workers with stable income |
| Equal amount of principal | The monthly principal repayment is fixed, the interest decreases month by month, and the total interest expense is small | People with strong early repayment ability |
2. Specific calculation formula for mortgage interest
1.Equal principal and interestCalculation formula:
Monthly repayment amount = [Loan principal × monthly interest rate × (1 + monthly interest rate)^number of repayment months] ÷ [(1 + monthly interest rate)^number of repayment months - 1]
2.Equal amount of principalCalculation formula:
Monthly repayment = (loan principal ÷ number of repayment months) + (remaining principal × monthly interest rate)
3. Factors affecting mortgage interest
The level of mortgage interest is affected by many factors. The following are the main factors:
| factors | influence |
|---|---|
| loan amount | The larger the loan amount, the higher the interest expense |
| loan term | The longer the term, the higher the total interest |
| loan interest rate | The higher the interest rate, the higher the interest expense |
| Repayment method | The total interest on equal amounts of principal is usually lower than the amount of equal principal and interest |
4. Recent hot topics: The impact of lower mortgage interest rates on interest rates
Recently, mortgage interest rates have been lowered in many places, causing widespread concern. Taking a loan of 1 million yuan as an example, the interest rate dropped from 5.5% to 4.5%. The interest changes for different repayment methods are as follows:
| Repayment method | Original interest rate (5.5%) total interest | New interest rate (4.5%) total interest | Save interest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equal principal and interest (30 years) | 1.044 million yuan | 822,000 yuan | 222,000 yuan |
| Equal principal amount (30 years) | 827,000 yuan | 675,000 yuan | 152,000 yuan |
5. How to choose the repayment method that suits you?
1.Equal principal and interestSuitable for people with stable income and low monthly repayment pressure. 2.Equal amount of principalIt is suitable for people who have sufficient funds in the early stage and want to reduce total interest expenses. 3. If interest rates may fall in the future, you can choose a floating rate loan to enjoy the interest rate cut dividends.
6. Summary
The calculation of mortgage interest involves many factors, and home buyers should choose an appropriate repayment method based on their own financial situation and future plans. The recent reduction in mortgage interest rates has provided more benefits to home buyers. It is recommended to fully understand the policy changes before taking out a loan to reduce interest expenses.
Through the analysis of this article, I believe everyone has a clearer understanding of the calculation of commercial housing loan interest. If you have any questions, please leave a message for discussion!
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