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First-time Home Buyer

How is the interest on my home loan calculated?

There are many different types of loans and methods of calculating and repaying interest. Your home loan is quite possibly the longest loan commitment you will make, so it’s critical to understand how the interest is calculated over the life of the loan, and what each repayment is actually made up of.

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What is the real interest rate and what does it mean?

The prime rate has decreased three times by 25 basis points since September 2024, bringing the current prime rate down to 11%, which is good news for homebuyers. But why is it taking so long for the market to respond?

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Discovery Home Loans: What’s all the hype?

Discovery, in partnership with SA Home Loans, has introduced a home loan offering that incorporates its signature rewards-based approach. Clients have the opportunity to receive up to a 1% interest-rate discount based on their financial behaviour and engagement with Discovery products. But is it worth pursuing?

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Marital status and your home loan application

If you’re thinking of buying property, but wondering how your marital status will affect the requirements for you home loan application, or whether you need to include your spouse in the process, this article is for you.

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What does a mortgage broker actually do?

We're more than just mortgage brokers. Find out what a premium mortgage broker can do for you.

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Silver linings (July 2024) by Dr. Roelof Botha

From a new government committed to the principles of free enterprise and private property rights, to exceptionally strong recovery of manufacturing sales and imminent easing of lending rates - A brief “good news” outlook on the political and economic landscape in South Africa, from renowned and highly respected economist Dr. Roelof Botha.

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What is a home loan Access Facility?

An Access Facility is an offset account linked to your home loan, that allows you to access any surplus funds that have accumulated in your home loan account by you paying more than the minimum monthly instalment and/or paying a lump sum into your account.

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Buying a Property with Islamic Finance

Islamic finance is available to all homebuyers in South Africa, whether they belong to Muslim community or not. It is an alternative to conventional lending, where the product are developed in accordance with the social and economic principles of Sharia law.

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Bond Approval Process When Buying Off-Plan

Find out more about the slight differences in the Bond Approval Process when buying Off-Plan or in a new development...

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Real Estate Industry in SA: 2023 Recap & 2024 Outlook

It’s no doubt that 2023 was a tough year for real estate - unfavourable selling conditions, characterised by diminished affordability and tighter lending standards, have caused many homeowners to re-evaluate their decisions.

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