What is a redraw facility?

A home loan with a redraw facility lets you make extra repayments and withdraw the money to spend later. Redraw makes your home loan a more useful financial tool to spend and save.

Key takeaways

  • A redraw allows you to put extra money in your home loan so you pay less interest, but you can pull it out to spend – just like money in a bank account.
  • Access to redraw money can be limited and depends on your loan and the lender's rules.
  • Redraw is different to an offset account and doesn't give you the same level of control over your cash.

What does redraw facility mean?

Many variable rate home loans let you make extra repayments on top of your required monthly repayment amount. If the home loan also has a redraw facility, then the loan allows you to withdraw (or redraw) some of the extra repayments you've made and spend them as you wish.

As long as you make extra repayments, you can use this money in your home loan like it's money in a savings account. Some lenders give you easy access to this money via a card or app, but there may be limits to how much you can access; minimum redraw amounts; and/or there may be redraw fees.

A redraw facility makes your home loan more flexible and useful, because you can save and spend with it, as any extra repayments on your loan also lower how much interest you pay.

Redraw is more common on variable home loans and less common on fixed rate loans. Not every loan allows you to make extra repayments in the first place, let alone redraw them.

Does redraw reduce monthly repayments?

Having a redraw doesn't usually reduce your monthly repayments, but it does reduce the interest you pay.

If you have $10,000 in redraw and a loan balance of $500,000, you'll only be charged interest on $490,000. Your loan repayment will stay the same each month, but more of your repayment will go towards the principal of your loan, as there's less interest payable.

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Expert insight

"A redraw is where the spare cash is held in your loan account, rather than your transaction account. You generally need to transfer the money you want to spend to a linked account to access it, which is not a big deal, but can be an added safety barrier to [help you avoid] spending your money willy nilly. Some lenders may lower your monthly repayment depending on your redraw availability – lenders such as NAB and Suncorp, for example, may calculate your repayment based on the outstanding debit balance of your loan – rather than the monthly repayment in your loan schedule. This can be good for cash flow."

Founder and principal financial specialist, Finch Financial

The benefits of home loan redraw

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1. Extra repayments means less interest – so you own your home sooner

Let's say you have a $600,000 loan amount over 30 years and your interest rate is 6.00%. Your monthly principal and interest repayments would be around $3,600 a month.

But if you paid an extra $100 a month from the start of the loan term you'd repay the loan in 28 years and 1 month rather than 30 years and you'd save $12,387 in interest.

2. Spend the money when you need it

Redraw allows you to make extra repayments and therefore pay less interest, while also giving you the option to spend this money if you need it. Now of course, if you spend your extra repayments you lose the full benefit of paying less interest.

But even if you save up the extra repayments for a few years and then redraw some of it, you still pay less interest overall and own your home sooner.

What are the disadvantages of a redraw facility?

One downside to home loan redraw is that extra repayments aren't your money. Once paid, the money belongs to your lender. A redraw facility means that your lender allows you to take the money back out.

This is a disadvantage because lenders have different rules about redraw. A lender may stipulate a minimum or maximum redraw amount per month. This gives you less control over the money. Lenders may also charge fees or require you to redraw online only (some lenders, especially online lenders, don't have bank branches).

And your lender can restrict your redraw access in any way they want. A few years ago, the Commonwealth Bank made headlines when it announced that it was going to slowly reduce the amount of extra repayments a borrower can access over time to ensure that the loan is repaid. In effect, this meant that a borrower couldn't access 100% of their extra repayments.

ME Bank announced something similar, but abandoned the plan due to customer outrage.

Is it better to have money in redraw or offset?

A 100% offset account is a similar mortgage feature to a redraw. You put money in the offset account and it reduces your interest charges exactly like extra repayments. And you can spend the money in your account any way you like. This is similar to redraw.

But an offset account is better than a redraw facility. The money in an offset account is your money. Your lender can't restrict your access to it and they can't gradually reduce the amount of it you can access (although the lender can charge a fee for the account). You enjoy all the protections and accessibility of a bank account.

Money in an offset account is usually guaranteed by the federal government's deposit guarantee in the event the lender goes bankrupt, which is $250,000.

Learn more about redraw versus offsets

How do I access money from my redraw?

Every lender lets you access extra repayments differently, but usually, it's as simple as transferring it out of your home loan account and into a transaction account.

Do fixed rate home loans come with redraw?

Fixed rate loans are less likely to allow borrowers to make extra repayments and redraw them. But it is possible to find fixed rate loans that do. Many fixed rate loans may allow you to make extra repayments up to a certain limit, such as $10,000, during the fixed period of the loan. If the loan also has redraw you could therefore save and later redraw no more than $10,000.

Finder survey: How many Australians say making extra repayments is important to them when choosing a home loan?

Response
Extra repayment32.1%
Source: Finder survey by Pure Profile of 1112 Australians, December 2023

Get a home loan with free redraw

The loans in the table below all offer redraw without a fee, but some may specifiy a minimum redraw amount.

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Name Finder Score Interest Rate p.a. Comparison Rate p.a. Fees Monthly Payment
Unloan logo
Principal & Interest20% min. depositOwner-occupier
Unloan logo
Principal & Interest20% min. depositOwner-occupier
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Product NameUnloan Variable Home Loan
Interest Rate Typevariable rate
Repayment Type Principal & Interest
Interest Rate p.a.5.74%
Comp. Rate p.a.5.65%
Minimum Loan Amount$10,000
Maximum Loan Amount $10,000,000
Maximum Loan Term30 years
Maximum LVR 80%
Loan Redraw FacilityYes
Offset AccountNo
Split Loan FacilityNo
Fixed Interest OptionNo
Loan Portable
Extra Repayments Yes
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Interest Rate
5.74%
Comparison Rate
5.65%
Fees
Application: $0
Ongoing: $0 p.a.
Monthly Payment
$2,918
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Unloan logo
Principal & Interest20% min. depositInvestment
Unloan logo
Principal & Interest20% min. depositInvestment
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Product NameUnloan Variable Home Loan
Interest Rate Typevariable rate
Repayment Type Principal & Interest
Interest Rate p.a.6.04%
Comp. Rate p.a.5.95%
Minimum Loan Amount$10,000
Maximum Loan Amount $10,000,000
Maximum Loan Term30 years
Maximum LVR 80%
Loan Redraw FacilityYes
Offset AccountNo
Split Loan FacilityNo
Fixed Interest OptionNo
Loan Portable
Extra Repayments Yes
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Interest Rate
6.04%
Comparison Rate
5.95%
Fees
Application: $0
Ongoing: $0 p.a.
Monthly Payment
$3,014
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G&C Mutual Bank logo
Principal & Interest40% min. depositOwner-occupierOffset account
G&C Mutual Bank logo
Principal & Interest40% min. depositOwner-occupierOffset account
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Product NameG&C Mutual Bank Momentum Home Loan
Interest Rate Typevariable rate
Repayment Type Principal & Interest
Interest Rate p.a.5.74%
Comp. Rate p.a.5.79%
Minimum Loan Amount$100,000
Maximum Loan Amount N/A
Maximum Loan Term30 years
Maximum LVR 60%
Loan Redraw FacilityYes
Offset AccountYes
Split Loan FacilityNo
Fixed Interest OptionNo
Loan Portable
Extra Repayments Yes
Finder score
Interest Rate
5.74%
Comparison Rate
5.79%
Fees
Application: $0
Ongoing: $0 p.a.
Monthly Payment
$2,918
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G&C Mutual Bank logo
Principal & Interest5% min. depositOwner-occupierOffset account
G&C Mutual Bank logo
Principal & Interest5% min. depositOwner-occupierOffset account
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Product NameG&C Mutual Bank First Home Buyer
Interest Rate Typevariable rate
Repayment Type Principal & Interest
Interest Rate p.a.5.74%
Comp. Rate p.a.5.79%
Minimum Loan Amount$0
Maximum Loan Amount $5,000,000
Maximum Loan Term40 years
Maximum LVR 95%
Loan Redraw FacilityYes
Offset AccountYes
Split Loan FacilityYes
Fixed Interest OptionNo
Loan Portable
Extra Repayments Yes
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Interest Rate
5.74%
Comparison Rate
5.79%
Fees
Application: $0
Ongoing: $0 p.a.
Monthly Payment
$2,918
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loans.com.au logo
Principal & Interest10% min. depositOwner-occupierOffset account
loans.com.au logo
Principal & Interest10% min. depositOwner-occupierOffset account
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Product Nameloans.com.au Solar Home Loan
Interest Rate TypeVariable rate
Repayment Type Principal & Interest
Interest Rate p.a.5.74%
Comp. Rate p.a.6.19%
Minimum Loan Amount$50,000
Maximum Loan Amount $1,500,000
Maximum Loan Term30 years
Maximum LVR 90%
Loan Redraw FacilityYes
Offset AccountYes
Split Loan FacilityYes
Fixed Interest Option
Loan Portable
Extra Repayments Yes
Finder score
Interest Rate
5.74%
Comparison Rate
6.19%
Fees
Application: $0
Ongoing: $0 p.a.
Monthly Payment
$2,918
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loans.com.au logo
Principal & Interest10% min. depositInvestmentOffset account
loans.com.au logo
Principal & Interest10% min. depositInvestmentOffset account
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Product Nameloans.com.au Solar Home Loan
Interest Rate TypeVariable rate
Repayment Type Principal & Interest
Interest Rate p.a.5.94%
Comp. Rate p.a.6.28%
Minimum Loan Amount$50,000
Maximum Loan Amount $1,500,000
Maximum Loan Term30 years
Maximum LVR 90%
Loan Redraw FacilityYes
Offset AccountYes
Split Loan FacilityYes
Fixed Interest Option
Loan Portable
Extra Repayments Yes
Finder score
Interest Rate
5.94%
Comparison Rate
6.28%
Fees
Application: $0
Ongoing: $0 p.a.
Monthly Payment
$2,982
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A low cost home loan with no ongoing fees, plus access to an offset account - and you only need a 10% deposit to benefit.
Greater Bank logo
Principal & Interest-10% min. depositOwner-occupierNSW, QLD & ACT only
Greater Bank logo
Principal & Interest-10% min. depositOwner-occupierNSW, QLD & ACT only
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Product NameGreater Bank Great Rate Discount Variable Home Loan
Interest Rate Typevariable rate
Repayment Type Principal & Interest
Interest Rate p.a.5.84%
Comp. Rate p.a.5.85%
Minimum Loan Amount$150,000
Maximum Loan Amount N/A
Maximum Loan Term
Maximum LVR 110%
Loan Redraw FacilityYes
Offset AccountNo
Split Loan FacilityYes
Fixed Interest OptionNo
Loan Portable
Extra Repayments Yes
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Interest Rate
5.84%
Comparison Rate
5.85%
Fees
Application: $0
Ongoing: $0 p.a.
Monthly Payment
$2,950
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Up to $2,500 cashback
Eligible refinancers can get up to $2,500 cashback depending on loan value. Full terms and conditions apply.
loans.com.au logo
Principal & Interest10% min. depositInvestmentOffset account
loans.com.au logo
Principal & Interest10% min. depositInvestmentOffset account
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Product Nameloans.com.au Variable Home Loan
Interest Rate TypeVariable rate
Repayment Type Principal & Interest
Interest Rate p.a.6.09%
Comp. Rate p.a.6.13%
Minimum Loan Amount$50,000
Maximum Loan Amount $2,000,000
Maximum Loan Term30 years
Maximum LVR 90%
Loan Redraw FacilityYes
Offset AccountYes
Split Loan FacilityYes
Fixed Interest Option
Loan Portable
Extra Repayments Yes
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Interest Rate
6.09%
Comparison Rate
6.13%
Fees
Application: $0
Ongoing: $0 p.a.
Monthly Payment
$3,030
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First Option Bank logo
Principal & Interest40% min. depositOwner-occupier
First Option Bank logo
Principal & Interest40% min. depositOwner-occupier
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Product NameFirst Option Bank Simple Home Loan
Interest Rate Typevariable rate
Repayment Type Principal & Interest
Interest Rate p.a.5.74%
Comp. Rate p.a.5.74%
Minimum Loan Amount$150,000
Maximum Loan Amount $3,500,000
Maximum Loan Term30 years
Maximum LVR 60%
Loan Redraw FacilityYes
Offset AccountNo
Split Loan FacilityYes
Fixed Interest OptionNo
Loan Portable
Extra Repayments Yes
Finder score
Interest Rate
5.74%
Comparison Rate
5.74%
Fees
Application: $0
Ongoing: $0 p.a.
Monthly Payment
$2,918
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IMB logo
Principal & Interest20% min. depositOwner-occupier
IMB logo
Principal & Interest20% min. depositOwner-occupier
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Product NameIMB Budget Home Loan
Interest Rate Typevariable rate
Repayment Type Principal & Interest
Interest Rate p.a.5.79%
Comp. Rate p.a.5.82%
Minimum Loan Amount$10,000
Maximum Loan Amount N/A
Maximum Loan Term30 years
Maximum LVR 80%
Loan Redraw FacilityYes
Offset AccountNo
Split Loan FacilityYes
Fixed Interest OptionNo
Loan Portable
Extra Repayments Yes
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Interest Rate
5.79%
Comparison Rate
5.82%
Fees
Application: $449
Ongoing: $0 p.a.
Monthly Payment
$2,934
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Up to $4K cashback
Eligible borrowers can get up to $4,000 cashback when buying or refinancing with IMB. Loan value criteria applies. Other terms and conditions also apply.
Newcastle Permanent logo
Principal & Interest20% min. depositOwner-occupierOffset account
Newcastle Permanent logo
Principal & Interest20% min. depositOwner-occupierOffset account
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Product NameNewcastle Permanent Real Deal Home Loan
Interest Rate Typevariable rate
Repayment Type Principal & Interest
Interest Rate p.a.5.84%
Comp. Rate p.a.5.88%
Minimum Loan Amount$150,000
Maximum Loan Amount N/A
Maximum Loan Term30 years
Maximum LVR 80%
Loan Redraw FacilityYes
Offset AccountYes
Split Loan FacilityYes
Fixed Interest OptionYes
Loan Portable
Extra Repayments Yes
Finder score
Interest Rate
5.84%
Comparison Rate
5.88%
Fees
Application: $595
Ongoing: $0 p.a.
Monthly Payment
$2,950
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$3,000 cashback offer
Eligible purchasers and refinancers can get $2,000 or $3,000 depending on loan value, as long as LVR is 80% or lower. Terms and conditions apply.
Macquarie Bank logo
Principal & Interest40% min. depositOwner-occupierOffset account
Macquarie Bank logo
Principal & Interest40% min. depositOwner-occupierOffset account
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Product NameMacquarie Bank Offset Home Loan Package
Interest Rate Typevariable rate
Repayment Type Principal & Interest
Interest Rate p.a.5.89%
Comp. Rate p.a.6.14%
Minimum Loan Amount$150,000
Maximum Loan Amount $10,000,000
Maximum Loan Term30 years
Maximum LVR 60%
Loan Redraw FacilityYes
Offset AccountYes
Split Loan FacilityYes
Fixed Interest OptionYes
Loan Portable
Extra Repayments Yes
Finder score
Interest Rate
5.89%
Comparison Rate
6.14%
Fees
Application: $0
Ongoing: $248 p.a.
Monthly Payment
$2,966
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Macquarie Bank logo
Principal & Interest30% min. depositOwner-occupierOffset account
Macquarie Bank logo
Principal & Interest30% min. depositOwner-occupierOffset account
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Product NameMacquarie Bank Offset Home Loan Package
Interest Rate Typevariable rate
Repayment Type Principal & Interest
Interest Rate p.a.5.89%
Comp. Rate p.a.6.14%
Minimum Loan Amount$150,000
Maximum Loan Amount $10,000,000
Maximum Loan Term30 years
Maximum LVR 70%
Loan Redraw FacilityYes
Offset AccountYes
Split Loan FacilityYes
Fixed Interest OptionYes
Loan Portable
Extra Repayments Yes
Finder score
Interest Rate
5.89%
Comparison Rate
6.14%
Fees
Application: $0
Ongoing: $248 p.a.
Monthly Payment
$2,966
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First Option Bank logo
Principal & Interest40% min. depositOwner-occupierOffset account
First Option Bank logo
Principal & Interest40% min. depositOwner-occupierOffset account
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Product NameFirst Option Bank The Complete Package Home Loan
Interest Rate Typevariable rate
Repayment Type Principal & Interest
Interest Rate p.a.5.89%
Comp. Rate p.a.6.24%
Minimum Loan Amount$150,000
Maximum Loan Amount $3,500,000
Maximum Loan Term30 years
Maximum LVR 60%
Loan Redraw FacilityYes
Offset AccountYes
Split Loan FacilityYes
Fixed Interest OptionNo
Loan Portable
Extra Repayments Yes
Finder score
Interest Rate
5.89%
Comparison Rate
6.24%
Fees
Application: $0
Ongoing: $375 p.a.
Monthly Payment
$2,966
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Macquarie Bank logo
Principal & Interest40% min. depositInvestmentOffset account
Macquarie Bank logo
Principal & Interest40% min. depositInvestmentOffset account
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Product NameMacquarie Bank Offset Home Loan Package
Interest Rate Typevariable rate
Repayment Type Principal & Interest
Interest Rate p.a.6.09%
Comp. Rate p.a.6.34%
Minimum Loan Amount$150,000
Maximum Loan Amount $10,000,000
Maximum Loan Term30 years
Maximum LVR 60%
Loan Redraw FacilityYes
Offset AccountYes
Split Loan FacilityYes
Fixed Interest OptionYes
Loan Portable
Extra Repayments Yes
Finder score
Interest Rate
6.09%
Comparison Rate
6.34%
Fees
Application: $0
Ongoing: $248 p.a.
Monthly Payment
$3,030
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Macquarie Bank logo
Principal & Interest30% min. depositInvestmentOffset account
Macquarie Bank logo
Principal & Interest30% min. depositInvestmentOffset account
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Product NameMacquarie Bank Offset Home Loan Package
Interest Rate Typevariable rate
Repayment Type Principal & Interest
Interest Rate p.a.6.09%
Comp. Rate p.a.6.34%
Minimum Loan Amount$150,000
Maximum Loan Amount $10,000,000
Maximum Loan Term30 years
Maximum LVR 70%
Loan Redraw FacilityYes
Offset AccountYes
Split Loan FacilityYes
Fixed Interest OptionYes
Loan Portable
Extra Repayments Yes
Finder score
Interest Rate
6.09%
Comparison Rate
6.34%
Fees
Application: $0
Ongoing: $248 p.a.
Monthly Payment
$3,030
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Newcastle Permanent logo
Principal & Interest20% min. depositInvestmentOffset account
Newcastle Permanent logo
Principal & Interest20% min. depositInvestmentOffset account
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Product NameNewcastle Permanent Real Deal Home Loan
Interest Rate Typevariable rate
Repayment Type Principal & Interest
Interest Rate p.a.6.04%
Comp. Rate p.a.6.08%
Minimum Loan Amount$150,000
Maximum Loan Amount N/A
Maximum Loan Term30 years
Maximum LVR 80%
Loan Redraw FacilityYes
Offset AccountYes
Split Loan FacilityYes
Fixed Interest OptionYes
Loan Portable
Extra Repayments Yes
Finder score
Interest Rate
6.04%
Comparison Rate
6.08%
Fees
Application: $595
Ongoing: $0 p.a.
Monthly Payment
$3,014
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$3,000 cashback offer
Eligible purchasers and refinancers can get $2,000 or $3,000 depending on loan value, as long as LVR is 80% or lower. Terms and conditions apply.
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