Offset Account linked to Investment Property

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  1. Possumcreek

    Possumcreek Well-Known Member

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    My query relates to this situation:

    No personal debt.
    Offset account that all income goes into and all expenses are paid from held in name of myself and husband.
    Three separate investment loans all held by the 2 of us.

    Currently the offset account is attached to one loan however I want to change it so it is attached to a different loan so I can offset a larger amount than the current loan value.

    Is there any issue in changing the loan the offset is attached to? Interest claim will go up for one property but reduce on the other but won't change overall claim for each individual.

    Thought?
     
  2. DaveM

    DaveM Well-Known Member

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    Offset against loan with highest rates in that case. So long as there in no borrowed funds in the offset, it shouldn't be a problem
     
  3. Possumcreek

    Possumcreek Well-Known Member

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    Thanks for your reply Dave.

    I was hoping that was the case.
     
  4. Terry_w

    Terry_w Lawyer, Tax Adviser and Mortgage broker in Sydney Business Member

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    Yes it should be easy. ust ask the bank to link it to the other account - assuming same bank.
     
  5. Colin Rice

    Colin Rice Mortgage Broker Business Member

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    Offset non deductible debt first then deductible debt second.

    Depending on the bank you are with you can have multiple offsets set up.
     
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  6. Ross Forrester

    Ross Forrester Well-Known Member

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    No issue. What you are doing is normal
     
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  7. Possumcreek

    Possumcreek Well-Known Member

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    I will be changing the loan attached. Same lender Terry.
    No non deductible debt Colin :)
    Unfortunately ANZ offers only one "free" savings account with Breakfree Package.:(
     
  8. Terry_w

    Terry_w Lawyer, Tax Adviser and Mortgage broker in Sydney Business Member

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    Its very easy to change with ANZ, can be done over the phone.
     
  9. Possumcreek

    Possumcreek Well-Known Member

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    Thanks Terry that's good to know.