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The home loan guide for the self-employed
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The home loan guide for the self-employed

A practical guide to securing a home loan as a self-employed South African, from preparation to approval.

How to turn your declined bond into a detour, not a dead end
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How to turn your declined bond into a detour, not a dead end

A declined bond isn’t the end. Here’s how to improve your profile and boost approval chances.

Property industry reacts to latest interest rate hike
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Property industry reacts to latest interest rate hike

South Africa’s latest rate hike raises affordability concerns, but property leaders still see resilience in the housing market.

How to pay off your home loan faster
Property Advice

How to pay off your home loan faster

Simple ways to pay off your home loan faster and save thousands in interest.

Rejected home loan? Don’t give up hope
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Rejected home loan? Don’t give up hope

What to do after a home loan rejection and how South Africans can improve approval chances.

How interest rates influence home loans in South Africa
Property Advice

How interest rates influence home loans in South Africa

Understand how SARB interest rate changes can affect bond repayments, affordability and the property market.

What is bond switching?
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What is bond switching?

South African homeowners can compare banks, costs and interest rates before deciding whether bond switching is worth it.

Interest rate cut welcomed by property industry
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Interest rate cut welcomed by property industry

Today's announcement by the MPC of a 0.25% interest rate decrease brings heightened confidence to the property sector.

Instalment sales
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Instalment sales

Using an instalment sale to purchase a home is an arrangement best suited to those who want an alternative to a traditional home loan.