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What is mortgage origination?
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What is mortgage origination?

Applying for a home loan can be a very time consuming and involved process. Mortgage originators can assist you in applying for a home loan or building loan, from the various major banks.

What is a mortgage/bond/home loan?
Property Advice

What is a mortgage/bond/home loan?

A mortgageable property allows the buyer to apply for a home loan by using the property he buys, as security for obtaining the home loan.

Suretyship explained
Property Advice

Suretyship explained

What suretyship is, and how it can be of great benefit to you when you're in a tricky financial situation.

What is important for a first time home buyer?
Property Advice

What is important for a first time home buyer?

Getting on the property ladder can be daunting experience, especially for a first time home buyer. Here's a step by step guide to make the process a little easier.

Property Advice

Changes to Nedbank's online bond application process

Nedbank have made adjustments to this process in order to address certain consumer needs. Tim Akinnusi tells all.

Property prices in SA vs the world
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Property prices in SA vs the world

Although those of us living here and earning rands may not believe it, South African property really does offer excellent value for money.

Patience is the key to post-divorce home purchases
Property Advice

Patience is the key to post-divorce home purchases

Getting divorced is tough, and buying a new home afterwards may be just as hard, especially if you are still the co-owner of a property with your former spouse.

Rents are soaring in Hout Bay
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Rents are soaring in Hout Bay

High demand for property in what was once a small village is driving rentals higher

Sunnyside and Arcadia offer property investment opportunities
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Sunnyside and Arcadia offer property investment opportunities

Boasting price growth of between 190% and 300%, the property markets of Sunnyside and Arcadia are witnessing unprecedented growth.