Archive | February, 2010

How to secure a 100% Home Loan

How to secure a 100% Home Loan

Which banks are offering are currently offering full 100% bonds? The four major mortgage providers in South Africa are regularly changing their lending criteria.

Should banks incentivize clients to pay their home loans?

Should banks incentivize clients to pay their home loans?

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.

Lower interest rates & 100% bonds boost property prices

Lower interest rates & 100% bonds boost property prices

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.