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  • Fixed Rate

    • Owner Occupier
    • Principal & Interest
    • <80% LVR
    Interest rate
    5.74 % p.a.
    Fixed 3 years
    Comparison rate
    6.81 % p.a.
    Initial monthly repayment
    $2,915

    Enjoy up to $3000 cashback for eligible first home buyers and $2000 cashback for refinancers on eligible home loans with the ANZ Fixed Rate Home Loan. Get the security of repayment certainty with a competitive locked in rate. No ongoing fees to pay. Offset account on 1-year fixed loans ($10/month fee applies). Interest-only payments allowed.

  • Elevate

    • Owner Occupier
    • Principal & Interest
    • <80% LVR
    Interest rate
    6.18 % p.a.
    Variable
    Comparison rate
    6.18 % p.a.
    Initial monthly repayment
    $3,056

    Get competitive rates on loan terms of 5 to 30 years with the Aussie Elevate Home Loan. Structure your loan with up to five splits. Make additional repayments (T&Cs apply). Offset accounts available. Unlimited redraw using your online banking account. Choose from weekly, fortnightly or monthly payments For loan amounts from $10,000 to $5 million.

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What is an offset account?

An offset account is a transaction or savings account linked to your home loan that saves you interest on your home loan repayments.

This excellent feature means your savings stash is constantly lowering the amount of interest you pay on your mortgage, even while you’re using those funds for your day-to-day spending and bills.

This type of interest-saving feature is quite common with packaged and variable home loans. So if you're looking to save some cash (literally and figuratively), it's certainly one to compare!

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Person holding a piggy bank offset account

How an offset account works

Basically, instead of being charged interest on your full mortgage amount, you’re only charged interest on how much you’ve borrowed, minus the balance of your home loan offset account.

Here’s an example: Say you had a $300,000 mortgage and $50,000 parked in the attached offset account. Instead of paying interest on the full $300,000, you would only have to pay it on $250,000.

Since interest is charged as a percentage of your remaining principal, this 'offset' amount can mean huge savings over the life of a 25 or 30 year mortgage.

How much will I save with an offset account?

How much you save with an offset account will depend on how much money you have in it, the size of your home loan, your interest rate, and what type of offset account it is.

For example, you'll save more interest if:

  • You have more money in the offset account.
  • The offset is a 100% offset account.
  • Your loan size is small.
  • Your interest rate is low.

You can crunch the numbers on your own home loan or talk to your lender to find out how much you could save long-term. But in the era of Reserve Bank rate hikes, offset accounts can prove to be a compelling option. 

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Man points to partial offset account

What does a “partial offset account” mean?

Not all offset accounts are created equal, and it pays to double check what you’re signing up for.

  • A full offset account means that 100% of the funds in your account will be offset against what you owe on your home loan. 
  • A partial offset account means only a part of the balance in your account offsets against your home loan amount. 

Partial offset accounts are more common fixed rate home loans, since fixed mortgages tend to have more limited features. 

Compare offset account home loans interest rates

Having an offset account attached to your loan can help reduce the amount of interest you pay and has the potential for big savings over the life on your home loan.

However, there's no true substitute for a truly competitive home loan interest rate.

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Offset home loan FAQs

Does it cost more to have an offset account on my mortgage?

It might. Generally, home loans with more features tend to have slightly higher interest rates and fees than a basic option. 

That means it's important to weigh up these costs against the potential savings from having the offset account. 

What’s the difference between an offset account and making extra repayments?

Similar to an offset account, extra repayments lower your principal loan amount, cutting down on interest.

The benefit to making extra repayments is that you’re actually paying off your principal loan amount and gaining home equity, whereas with an offset account, you’re only lowering the portion of the loan amount you pay interest on.

It’s also a little more common to find a mortgage offering extra repayments than an offset account.

The downside is that extra repayments are less flexible. You may be able to redraw them if you have a redraw facility, but otherwise, they're not at call.

How do I find the right offset home loan for me?

An offset account is just one part of the home loan. You'll also need to consider the loan size you need, as well as other features, interest rates, and repayment types.

You can use our home loan comparison tool to compare the rates and features on a huge number of mortgage offers from a range of lenders, including big banks, mutuals, online banks and non-bank lenders.

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It does not provide support for people in financial distress.

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It does not provide support for people in financial distress.

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4/10
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2/10
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3/10
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3/10
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Sally, New South Wales, reviewed 4 days ago
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Overall 8/10
Loyalty still has its place

Suncorp generally has better and more competitive home loan rates for home loan packages for either fixed or variable, which includes offset accounts. Due to our loyalty we have, upon request, received a further discount on our rate. Since interest rates have remained high however, Suncorp is not entertaining requests to reduce rate. Overall I have been content with Suncorp and haven’t needed to go elsewhere…. yet!!

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Suncorp generally has better and more competitive home loan rates for home loan packages for either fixed or variable, which includes offset accounts. Due to our loyalty we have, upon request, received a further discount on our rate. Since interest rates have remained high however, Suncorp is not entertaining requests to reduce rate. Overall I have been content with Suncorp and haven’t needed to go elsewhere…. yet!!

Price
8/10
Features
6/10
Customer service
8/10
Convenience
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Richard, Western Australia, reviewed 4 days ago
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Overall 1/10
Terrible experience, Old IT System, Inconvenient

**Incredible Terrible Experience** I have had an incredibly terrible experience with this service. They take money from customers but do not invest in their IT systems. Here are the main issues I encountered: ### Issues 1. **Outdated IT Systems** - **Old-fashioned website**: The website is incredibly outdated and lacks modern functionality. - **No advanced mobile app**: There is no mobile app available, which is essential for convenient access. 2. **Technical Problems** - **Inability to transfer money**: I have been unable to transfer money for the last three months due to persistent IT issues with my account. 3. **Customer Support Failures** - **Unresolved issues**: Despite raising the issue over two months ago, it remains unresolved. - **Ineffective support**: After spending almost 40 minutes on the phone with customer support, they were unable to resolve the issue or transfer the money on my behalf. - **Lack of escalation**: When I requested to speak with a manager, I was told the manager was busy and could not assist me. ### Suggestions for Improvement 1. **Invest in IT Infrastructure** - **Upgrade the website**: Modernize the website to improve user experience and functionality. - **Develop a mobile app**: Create a mobile app to provide customers with convenient access to their accounts and services. 2. **Resolve Technical Issues Promptly** - **Fix account issues**: Address and resolve the technical issues preventing money transfers as a priority. - **Regular updates**: Implement regular system updates and maintenance to prevent similar issues in the future. 3. **Enhance Customer Support** - **Effective problem resolution**: Train customer support staff to handle and resolve issues efficiently. - **Escalation process**: Ensure there is a clear and effective escalation process for unresolved issues. - **Manager availability**: Make managers available to handle escalated cases promptly. I hope these suggestions are taken seriously and improvements are made to provide a better customer experience.

Read full review

**Incredible Terrible Experience** I have had an incredibly terrible experience with this service. They take money from customers but do not invest in their IT systems. Here are the main issues I encountered: ### Issues 1. **Outdated IT Systems** - **Old-fashioned website**: The website is incredibly outdated and lacks modern functionality. - **No advanced mobile app**: There is no mobile app available, which is essential for convenient access. 2. **Technical Problems** - **Inability to transfer money**: I have been unable to transfer money for the last three months due to persistent IT issues with my account. 3. **Customer Support Failures** - **Unresolved issues**: Despite raising the issue over two months ago, it remains unresolved. - **Ineffective support**: After spending almost 40 minutes on the phone with customer support, they were unable to resolve the issue or transfer the money on my behalf. - **Lack of escalation**: When I requested to speak with a manager, I was told the manager was busy and could not assist me. ### Suggestions for Improvement 1. **Invest in IT Infrastructure** - **Upgrade the website**: Modernize the website to improve user experience and functionality. - **Develop a mobile app**: Create a mobile app to provide customers with convenient access to their accounts and services. 2. **Resolve Technical Issues Promptly** - **Fix account issues**: Address and resolve the technical issues preventing money transfers as a priority. - **Regular updates**: Implement regular system updates and maintenance to prevent similar issues in the future. 3. **Enhance Customer Support** - **Effective problem resolution**: Train customer support staff to handle and resolve issues efficiently. - **Escalation process**: Ensure there is a clear and effective escalation process for unresolved issues. - **Manager availability**: Make managers available to handle escalated cases promptly. I hope these suggestions are taken seriously and improvements are made to provide a better customer experience.

Price
2/10
Features
2/10
Customer service
1/10
Convenience
1/10
Trust
1/10
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Mk, New South Wales, reviewed 4 days ago

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