The monthly payments you make only cover the interest. This means you need to pay off the amount you borrowed by the end of the mortgage term.
Interest Only
Why do I need to have a repayment plan to pay off my interest only mortgage?
If you don’t, you might not be able to pay off the amount you borrowed by the end of the mortgage term. If you have a repayment plan, you need to check it regularly to make sure it’s on track. We recommend that you do this at least once a year. If you don’t have …
What happens if I can’t pay back my interest only mortgage?
We’ll try to get in touch with you to understand your circumstances. We’ll assess your financial position and look at ways to help you pay back the remaining balance. If this isn’t possible, you may need to sell your property. If we can’t get in touch with you, we may have no choice but to …