What is home loan with offset account?
It is a mortgage product that includes a linked transactional account designed to help reduce the amount of interest you pay on your home loan.
How do an offset account work?
The offset account operates like a regular savings or transaction account, allowing you to deposit and withdraw funds as needed. The balance in the offset account is offset against the outstanding balance of your home loan when calculating interest charges.
Can I offset 100% of my mortgage?
Yes, in Australia, you can offset 100% of your mortgage with a 100% offset account linked to your home loan. You should consider the interest savings achieved through a 100% offset account are not considered taxable income, providing potential tax advantages compared to earning interest in a regular savings account.
Home loan calculations for 20 years (example)
| Amount, $ | Rate, % | Accrued %, $ |
| 100,000 | 5.65% | 56,971 |
| 100,000 | 5.75% | 57,979 |
| 100,000 | 5.85% | 58,988 |
| 150,000 | 5.95% | 89,994 |
| 150,000 | 6.05% | 91,506 |
| 150,000 | 6.15% | 93,019 |
| 200,000 | 6.25% | 126,042 |
| 200,000 | 6.35% | 128,058 |
| 200,000 | 6.45% | 130,075 |
| 250,000 | 6.55% | 165,115 |
| 250,000 | 6.65% | 167,635 |
| 250,000 | 6.75% | 170,156 |
Which banks have offset accounts in Australia?
Here are some of the major banks and lenders known for providing offset accounts:
- Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA)
- Westpac Bank
- Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ)
- National Australia Bank (NAB)
- ING
- Macquarie Bank
- ME Bank
- Suncorp Bank
- UBank