The quick return of 100% mortgages has surprised many property finance experts. Although the return has been quick, it has also been very cautious. Banks such as ABSA, FNB and Nedbank are all offering no deposit homeloans again. The only difference is the terms and conditions regarding these bonds.
The latest FNB House Price Index shows that although property prices are still declining (by about 2% each month) the rate of decline is starting to slow down, and we could begin to see positive growth towards the start of 2010.
FNB made two important announcements today. The first and most positive is that home loan deposit requirements have been lowered from 10% to only 5%. These 95% bonds are available to properties under R1.5million, and are based on both the risk profile of the applicants and the property.
The latest FNB House Price Index report, released at the start of June, shows that property prices continued to drop in May 09. This graph illustrates the rapid growth and drop of property prices.
Home Loans: FNB One Account The FNB one account was one of the first Home Loan products of its kind available in South Africa. The FNB One Account consolidates multiple accounts into one single account. The One Account is not only a Home Loan / Mortgage Account but it is also your cheque account, overdraft [...]
FNB Debt Consolidation: Now you can use a Credit Card to consolidate your debts, lower your monthly expenses and qualify for a home loan. With an FNB Visa Credit Card you’ll be able to consolidate all your debts into one card and pay it off at an INTEREST RATE OF PRIME -1%.
Previously, new home buyers were able to secure a full mortgage bond of up to 108% (to help cover costs) from all the big banks. As of 23rd Oct 2008, Standard Bank Home Loans division will only be granting Mortgage Loans to a maximum of 95% of the property value.
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