Six months after they reintroduced the 110% home loan, ABSA have announced that they are updating the requirements for their 110 percent bonds to include clients who earn a maximum income of R15 142 per month. The previous limit was R11000 pm.
The ABSA House Price Index for Feb 2010 shows that property values have increased in every major category. And Jacques du Toit of ABSA Home Loans, predicts that your property will grow by 6% in 2010. Here's why buyers are facing near perfect property conditions...
Property prices and property values are continuing to increase. That's according to the FNB House Price Index for February 2010. In his report, John Loos of FNB Home Loans, highlights that the value your home has grown by 5.8% from Feb 2009 to Feb 2008. This growth rate is much better than January's figures of 3.6% year-on-year growth. But they're still lower than inflation, which is currently above 6%.
Which banks are offering are currently offering full 100% bonds? The four major mortgage providers in South Africa are regularly changing their lending criteria.
Insurance companies have introduced it, many other industries use it, why then haven't our local banks introduced a refund or bonus system into their home loan products? The idea is quite simple really, if it costs a lot of time and money to repossess a property why not incentivize your clients to maintain their bond accounts.
The lowering of interest rates has historically had a delayed effect on property prices. It was no different this time around. According to the latest ABSA House Price Index, low interest rates has been one of the major reasons for the recent increase in property prices.
As of Sept. 29 Nebank will be offering 100% bonds on normal property purchases up to a value of R3million. While, All Nedbank Owned Property purchases still qualify for a full 100 percent bond.
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