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Hidden mortgage trap: Why 57% of Aussies could be paying thousands in extra interest.
Posted by Chris Collard
on 20 October 2025
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Did you know that more than half of Australian mortgage holders could be losing thousands without even realising it?Recent research from Money.com.au shows that 57% of Australians have never checked if their offset account is correctly linked to their home loan. This simple oversight could cost borrowers over $111,000 in extra interest over a 30-year loan term on a $600,000 mortgage at 5.50%.What’s going on?Many homeowners assume their lender automatically links their offset account to thei...
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