Aussies may have been overpaying on home loans without realizing it — ASIC reveals banks failed to pass on full offset account savings, with $55 million already paid out in compensation. Offset accounts reduce mortgage interest by linking savings to your loan, but many weren’t properly set up. Experts advise regular “health checks” via online banking or manual calculation, and if issues persist, contact your bank — or escalate to the AFCA. With rising rates, offset accounts can save big, but fees matter — and competition is pushing lenders to offer better deals with offsets included.

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