A flexi home loan lets you overpay your mortgage and redraw the extra funds when needed โ reducing your interest while keeping access to your money. For many Malaysian homeowners, this is the most powerful way to save on their mortgage without locking up cash permanently.
How a Flexi Loan Works
In a standard Malaysian home loan, every extra Ringgit you pay reduces your principal and saves interest โ but you cannot get it back. A flexi loan links your mortgage to a current account. Any money in the account offsets your outstanding loan balance, reducing the interest charged daily.
Example: Outstanding loan RM400,000. You have RM50,000 in your flexi current account. Interest is charged on only RM350,000 โ saving approximately RM180/month or RM2,160/year.
Full Flexi vs Semi-Flexi
| Feature | Full Flexi | Semi-Flexi |
|---|---|---|
| Redraw overpayments | โ Free, anytime | โ Fee applies (RM50โRM200) |
| Interest offset | Daily | Monthly |
| Linked account | Current account | Savings account |
| Annual fee | RM100โRM200 | None or low |
| Best for | High cash flow borrowers | Average savers |
Which Banks Offer Full Flexi?
The best full flexi home loans in Malaysia come from Maybank (MortgageOne) and Public Bank (PB SmartMortgage). Both offer daily interest offset. Use our ๐ก Interest Saving Calculator to see how much you save by parking RM20,000โRM50,000 in your flexi account.
Is the Annual Fee Worth It?
A full flexi loan typically costs RM100โRM200/year in annual fees. If you consistently keep RM30,000 in the linked account, you save approximately RM108/month in interest (at 4.35%) โ or RM1,296/year. The RM200 fee is easily recovered.
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