{"id":23318,"date":"2025-07-18T11:30:01","date_gmt":"2025-07-18T11:30:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-uk\/insights\/should-i-pay-off-my-mortgage-with-my-pension\/"},"modified":"2026-06-26T19:16:15","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T19:16:15","slug":"should-i-pay-off-my-mortgage-with-my-pension","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-uk\/insights\/should-i-pay-off-my-mortgage-with-my-pension","title":{"rendered":"Should I pay off my mortgage with my pension?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Although interest rates have come down from the peaks seen a couple of years ago, they\u2019re still significantly higher than previous lows.<sup>1<\/sup> With this in mind, using your pension tax-free lump sum to pay off your mortgage might seem like a sensible course of action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But while paying off your mortgage early could result in a welcome reduction in your monthly outgoings, the potential pitfalls involved mean that it requires careful consideration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-rbcwm-rbc-block rbc-block rbc-block-flush rbc-block-small\"><div class=\"\"><div class=\"row \"><div class=\"col-lg-12\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbcbd-download-banner rbc-card rbc-card-grey mb-2\"><div draggable=\"false\" class=\"rbc-card-wrap\"><div class=\"rbc-card-body\"><div class=\"row justify-content-center align-items-center\"><div class=\"col-7 col-md-4 col-lg-2 mb-1 mb-md-0\"><a class=\"rbc-link-thumbnail\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-uk\/insights\/a-guide-to-saving-for-retirement\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2023\/10\/BD2268_2302_A-guide-to-saving-for-retirement.png\" alt=\"Top image for carousel\"\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"col-md-8 col-lg-10\"><h3>A guide to saving for retirement<\/h3><div class=\"hr-mini my-1-half bdr-accent\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"paragraph-intro\">Jam-packed with essential information on how to save for a more comfortable life after work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-uk\/insights\/a-guide-to-saving-for-retirement\" data-type=\"post\" class=\"link-cta link-chev\">Download guide<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding what\u2019s right for you can be complicated and will ultimately depend on your individual circumstances, which a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-uk\/private-clients\/our-services\/financial-planning-and-advice\" class=\"link-underline\">financial adviser<\/a> can help you assess. In the meantime, here are some of the key points to think about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-tax-implications\">What are the tax implications?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can access most workplace and personal pensions from age 55 (or 57 from April 2028) and use the money as you wish. However, while you can withdraw the first 25% as a tax-free lump sum (capped at \u00a3268,275 for most people), any additional withdrawals will be taxed at your marginal rate of income tax. If your 25% tax-free lump sum doesn\u2019t cover your outstanding mortgage, making a taxable withdrawal to pay it off in full probably won\u2019t make financial sense as it would trigger a range of additional tax considerations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-much-interest-are-you-paying\">How much interest are you paying?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When interest rates are low, you\u2019re probably better off leaving your money in your pension. This is because the potential growth rate in your pension is likely to be higher than your mortgage interest rate. There are some instances where paying off your mortgage might be the better option, so make sure you seek advice on what\u2019s right for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When interest rates are high, it isn&#8217;t quite as straightforward. It may still be the case that your pension fund has the potential to grow at a greater rate and benefit you more in the long run than paying off your mortgage early would.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s also worth bearing in mind that most lenders only let you overpay your mortgage by 10% each year. If you go over this amount whilst in a fixed-rate deal, you might have to pay an early redemption charge (ERC) of between 1% and 5% of the outstanding balance. Make sure you check when your deal is due to end before making any overpayments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-will-your-retirement-income-be-affected\">How will your retirement income be affected?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Taking money out of your pension to pay off your mortgage could have longer-term repercussions. A smaller pension pot will generate less&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-uk\/insights\/how-long-will-my-pension-last-retirement\">income in retirement<\/a>, which means you might be unable to afford the lifestyle you were hoping for or, worse, end up running out of money. This could far outweigh the short-term benefit of having lower monthly outgoings for a few extra years. By using&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-uk\/insights\/know-your-future-cashflow-modelling\">cashflow modelling<\/a>, a financial adviser can demonstrate how long your money might last in retirement and the impact that paying off your mortgage early would have on this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Withdrawing money from your pension could be especially detrimental during a\u00a0stock market downturn. If you sell investments that have fallen in value, you could deplete your pension pot more quickly than you anticipated. By leaving the money invested, your pension will have the opportunity to recover from dips in stock market performance and hopefully go on to produce a healthy and sustainable retirement income over the long term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-other-options-are-there\">What other options are there?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you do want to pay off your mortgage, there are other ways to fund this other than via your pension. Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs), for example, let you withdraw as much money as you wish, completely tax free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Historically, ISAs have formed part of your estate for inheritance tax purposes, whereas pensions typically haven\u2019t. This is due to change, as it was announced in the 2024 Autumn Budget that the values of unused pensions and death benefits would be subject to IHT from April 2027. Although these changes aren\u2019t law yet, they could affect your retirement and succession planning, so you may wish to consult with a financial and\/or tax adviser to explore your options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a id=\"_msocom_1\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-next-steps\">Next steps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding whether it makes sense to pay off your mortgage early is a complex decision that requires careful consideration \u2013 and that\u2019s where getting some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-uk\/private-clients\/our-services\/financial-planning-and-advice\" class=\"link-underline\">financial advice<\/a> can help. A financial adviser can show what impact it will have on your long-term finances and plans for retirement. If you do wish to pay off your mortgage early, they can also advise on the best place to withdraw your money from. That way, you\u2019ll feel more confident that you\u2019ve made the right decision for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-rbcwm-rbc-block rbc-block rbc-block-flush rbc-block-small\"><div class=\"\"><div class=\"row \"><div class=\"col-lg-12\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbcbd-short-cta-banner rbc-card-well row justify-content-center\"><div class=\"col-lg-12\"><div class=\"rbc-card text-center ani-up rbc-card-grey\"><div draggable=\"false\" class=\"rbc-card-wrap\"><div class=\"rbc-card-body false \"><div class=\"d-flex justify-content-center\"><div class=\"paragraph-mw\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left h5\" id=\"h-get-financial-planning-tips-straight-to-your-inbox\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Get financial planning tips straight to your inbox<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left paragraph-intro mb-1 is-style-default has-medium-font-size\">Sign up to our newsletter for expert insights on investing for the future, saving for retirement, passing on assets to the next generation, and much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-uk\/subscribe-to-our-newsletter\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"14603\" class=\"link-cta link-chev\">Subscribe<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>The value of investments, and any income from them, can fall and you may get back less than you invested. This does not constitute tax or legal advice. Tax treatment depends on the individual circumstances of each client and may be subject to change in the future. You should always check the tax implications with an accountant or tax specialist. 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