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From monthly archives: October 2022

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Foreigners Buying Land in South Africa

The good news is that buying land in South Africa as a foreigner is possible. However, there are a few things to be aware of if you are a foreigner wanting to invest in property in South Africa. In this article, we answer some of the questions you might have about buying land in South Africa as a foreigner.

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Why Banks Avoid Repossession when you Default on Your Home Loan

If you default on your bond repayment, your bank can potentially repossess your house and sell it to recover the money that you still owe to them. However, there are some very sound financial reasons why the bank will avoid doing this.

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Does Property Location Affect My Interest Rate?

When it comes to your home loan application, geography matters. Banks have an area classification risk rating that is factored into the customer’s overall risk assessment. The outcome of this risk assessment is what determines the price of your loan, or the interest rate the bank will offer you.

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My credit score and affordability are great, so why was I declined?

The bank will assess your application by way of a sustained affordability test – assessing future economic factors as well as current ones. The main ones include interest rates and inflation. Read on to learn more...

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