UK Finance Glossary
Mortgage Term Explained
Mortgage term is the length of time used to repay a mortgage.
Meaning
A mortgage term is the number of years used to spread mortgage repayments. Longer terms usually reduce monthly payments but can increase total interest.
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Updated for UK context
Content is written for UK finance searches, including UK tax years, lending terms, ISA rules, APR, and repayment assumptions.
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