07/09/2026
Most people buy a house thinking they are taking out one loan, but over 30 years, interest easily doubles the total cost.
The good news? You do not need a raise to shave years off your mortgage. You just need to tweak how your money moves:
Switch to fortnightly payments. Pay half your monthly amount every two weeks. Because there are 26 fortnights in a year, you end up making a full extra monthly payment each year without feeling the squeeze.
Park everything in an offset account. Keep your savings, emergency cash, and everyday income sitting in offset so your daily balance actively reduces the interest calculated every single night.
Get your rate reviewed annually. Banks reserve their best deals for new customers. A simple 0.50% rate cut on a $600k loan saves thousands a year that can go straight into paying down principal.
Which of these three are you currently doing? Let us know in the comments below, or send this to a homeowner who needs to see it.