Barclays mortgage calculators
UX and JavaScript tools for mortgage decision supportBanking
/ Overview
Led the transformation of a pilot into a suite of mortgage calculators, including borrowing and overpayment tools.The project combined UX design, UI development, and JavaScript calculation logic to make complex mortgage decisions easier for customers.
/ Project Details
Name:Barclays mortgage calculators
Client:Barclays Bank
Industries:Banking
Date:July 2015
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/ Challenge
Mortgage calculations can be intimidating for users because they combine personal finance, eligibility, repayment scenarios, and long-term decisions.The tools needed to be accurate, approachable, and easy to use while supporting a high-value customer journey.
/ Provided Services
UX design
Designed intuitive flows for mortgage borrowing and overpayment scenarios.
JavaScript development
Implemented calculator logic and interactive UI behaviours for financial decision support.
Product prototyping
Turned an early pilot into a set of production-ready calculator experiences.
/ Solution
Delivered a suite of mortgage tools that simplified complex calculations and improved customer understanding.The CV notes that the project became a high-ranking feature on Barclays' internal wish list.
/ Tech stack
JavaScript
Implemented calculation logic and interactive UI behaviour.
HTML and CSS
Built clear, responsive calculator interfaces for customer-facing use.
Financial UX
Translated mortgage decisions into approachable flows and user-friendly results.
