Secure Finance
Season 2
Episode 12
PodcastLoan Types & Products

Offset Accounts vs Redraw Facilities: The Complete Breakdown

We dive deep into the differences between offset accounts and redraw facilities, including tax implications for investors, how they interact with your loan structure, and which one is right for your situation.

Hosted by Sakib Manzoor
28 min
18 Feb 2026
Guest: James O'Brien, Tax Accountant
0:00-28:00
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Key Takeaways

1

Offset accounts maintain full tax deductibility for investment property loans

2

Redraw facilities may trigger tax complications if you redraw for personal use on an investment loan

3

100% offset accounts provide the same interest savings as making extra repayments

4

Consider using offset for your owner-occupied loan and keeping investment loans interest-only

Topics Covered

Offset AccountRedrawTaxInvestment Property

About the Host

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Sakib Manzoor

Senior Finance Wellness Expert & FBAA Accredited Broker

As the founder of Secure Finance and host of The Secure Finance Podcast, Sakib brings years of experience in Australian mortgage broking. FBAA accredited, he's passionate about making property finance accessible and helping Australians make informed decisions about their home loans.

Episode Details

Season2
Episode12
Duration28 min
Published18 Feb 2026
CategoryLoan Types & Products

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