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R1,500,000 Home Loan Calculator

Calculate monthly bond repayments and discover how extra payments can save you hundreds of thousands in interest over the life of your home loan.

What are your loan details?

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Prime: 10.5% · peaked 11.75% (May 2023) · SARB
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What will your repayment be?

Monthly Repayment

R 9 983,80

per month

Total Interest

R 1 396 111,73

Total Cost

R 2 396 111,73

Loan Summary

Monthly Payment
R 9 983,80
Principal + Interest
Total Repayment
R 2 396 111,73
Over 240 months
Total Interest
R 1 396 111,73
139.6% of loan amount
Loan Amount:R 1 000 000,00
Deposit:R 0,00
Amount Financed:R 1 000 000,00
Effective Annual Rate:10.50%

Loan Amortisation Chart

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Important Note About Interest Rates
Our calculations assume the interest rate remains constant throughout the loan term. For variable rate loans (like most bonds), your actual monthly payments may change if interest rates rise or fall during your loan period.

Results shown are estimates for financial planning purposes only and do not constitute financial advice, a credit quote, or an offer of credit. Rates depend on your credit profile and lender. CalcLoan is not a registered financial services provider. Please consult a qualified financial advisor or contact your bank directly before making financial decisions.

Understanding your loan

R1 234 goes to your loan (12%)
R8 750 goes to the bank (88%)

Total interest paid by term

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Bond Repayment for Information

Most South African bonds are linked to the prime lending rate, currently 10.5% (SARB, May 2026). Your bank may offer prime minus a percentage based on your credit profile. Use the deposit field to see how a down payment reduces your bond amount, monthly repayment, and total interest paid.

Typical Ranges
Typical bond amounts range from R500,000 to R5,000,000 with current interest rates between 9.5% and 13.5%.

What can this calculator work out?

  • Bond monthly repayment calculations
  • Extra payment impact analysis
  • Interest savings calculations
  • Additional bond payment calculator
  • Home loan affordability estimator

A R1,500,000 home loan at 11.50% (prime + 1%) over 15 years costs R17,523/month, with R1,654,112 paid in interest at current SARB prime (10.5%).

A R1,500,000 home loan is typically used for purchasing residential property, refinancing an existing bond, or funding a second property. At current prime (10.5%), most SA lenders — including most major SA banks and bond originators — offer this amount at 9.50%–13.50%, which works out to R15,663–R19,475/month over 15 years. Most banks require a minimum monthly income of around R12,500 to qualify for a home loan of this size.

R1,500,000 Home Loan — Rate & Term Comparison

R1,500,000 Home Loan monthly repayment by interest rate and loan term
Rate10 yrs15 yrs20 yrs25 yrs
9.50% (prime − 1%) R19,410/mo R15,663/mo R13,982/mo R13,105/mo
11.50% (prime + 1%) R21,089/mo R17,523/mo R15,996/mo R15,247/mo
13.50% (prime + 3%) R22,841/mo R19,475/mo R18,111/mo R17,485/mo

R1,500,000 Home Loan — Frequently Asked Questions

Repayments are estimates based on SARB prime rate of 10.5% (last verified May 2026). Actual rates depend on your credit profile and lender. This tool is for financial planning purposes only and does not constitute a quote, offer, or financial advice. Verify current prime rate at SARB.co.za.