Mortgage Offset

Interest saved by offset-account savings.

NZ$
NZ$
%
Annual interest saved
$2,037.00
Effective interest-bearing balance: $470,000
Loan balance$500,000
Offset balance$30,000
Effective balance$470,000
First-year saving$2,037

About this calculator

An offset account reduces the loan balance interest is calculated on, without paying down principal.

  • Saves at the mortgage rate (typically 6–7%) — better than after-tax savings rate.
  • Fully retained access to your savings.

Frequently asked questions

Which NZ banks offer offset?
Westpac, BNZ, Kiwibank and ASB all offer variants. Terms differ.

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