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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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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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Three insurance policies to consider when applying for a home loan

When selecting insurance policies, you shouldn’t just be concerned with your premiums. It’s more important to know your excesses, exclusions, and potential payouts. A tailor-made and flexible policy will ensure that you are only paying for the things you need.

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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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Self-Employed? Preparing a successful Home Loan Application

Self-employed home loan applications are notoriously more difficult to get approved than other types of applicants – but they don’t have to be. In many instances, self-employed purchasers can afford the bond… it’s just about knowing what documents are needed. Understanding what the banks require and why is the best starting point for applicants.

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Three Ways To Access Funds Using Your Home Loan

You can access funds from your existing home loan in different ways. Your decision would depend on your personal circumstances and financial goals, but here are the three ways in which you could use your bond.

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What Mortgage Bond Can I Afford?

The banks’ criteria for the maximum loan-to-value (LTV) depends on the applicant type. LTV is the loan amount offered by the bank, divided by the purchase price of the property.

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What to look for when comparing Home Loan offers

It’s great to have a selection of home loan quotes to choose from. You can save yourself significant amounts of money in the long-term by choosing the best home loan quote. But how do you determine which one is the best?

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