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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
Hidden mortgage trap: Why 57% of Aussies could be paying thousands in extra interest.
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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