AU Australia property term
Mortgage Offset Account
Australia-wide
Plain-English definition
A transaction account linked to a home loan whose balance reduces the loan amount used to calculate interest.
Why this matters to a foreign buyer
Compare the offset benefit with any higher loan rate or account fee, and confirm whether the offset is full or partial. Tax outcomes can differ from a redraw facility.
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