
Home loan lending criteria: How do banks approve loans?
The home loan criteria of banks may vary from one bank to another, but certain requirements are standard across the board. Here’s our guide to

The home loan criteria of banks may vary from one bank to another, but certain requirements are standard across the board. Here’s our guide to

The prime interest rate is currently at its lowest level for five decades, making this a good time for homeowners and home buyers. Article summary

Is your business #FutureFit? With the economic landscape changing every day, managing a business has its challenges: as a business owner, you must ensure that

Is applying for a home loan through your private banker the best option, when you have an alternative with bond originators? We examine the pros

Banks are required to comply by the National Credit Act in the granting of credit to applicants, so an impaired credit rating of any of

South Africa’s prime interest rate remains at a record low of 7%, thanks to a succession of cuts in 2020. This makes it a good

A good credit record is your most important asset when buying a house. Here’s how to clear your credit score and ensure you get the

Obtaining bond prequalification will provide you with your credit score, along with a solid idea of what you can afford, before you start house-hunting. Article

Grows its SA order book by 40% in year to end-June, but downscales its operations in Australia. By Roy Cokayne | Moneyweb JSE-listed construction and engineering group

A home loan comparison service can apply to multiple banks on your behalf in order to secure you the best deal; plus their services are

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The interest rate cuts of 2020, and the work-from-home lifestyle resulting from the pandemic, continue to play a role in property investment for 2021. Article

If you are selling your property before your home loan has been paid in full, you will need to apply to the bank for the early

Cohabiting before marriage and even opting not to go the legal marriage route is commonplace these days and many cohabiting partners are looking to purchase property together, often as first-time buyers.

Earning a bigger salary helps…but only if you manage your spending. Whether your salary is big or small, if you are not in control of your spending you are unlikely to be incontrol of your financial future. To change your spending habits, change your financial situation and change your future, you need a plan. Something that tells you where you are and where you’re going, a map to the financial future you’ve set your eyes on.

In times of uncertainty, property remains a safe and reliable investment. Here are some helpful tips for those new to the game. In times of

FNB highlights the steps that need to be followed to finalise the estate The most pressing and immediate cost facing families after the death of

Courtesy of MoneyWeb Over the past three years, the property sector has found itself in a tough and volatile space. The past 12 months particularly,

With all indications that the Monetary Policy Committee would retain the status quo, it was no surprise that the decision was taken to leave the

By having all your documentation ready it will make the home loan process much faster. Here is what you will need to apply for your

Here are some steps to help guide you through the process: What are you looking for? Start by making a list of what your property

Interest rate-induced demand remains strong; internal data shows bias toward middle-income segments. Data from the FNB Estate Agents Survey and FNB’s Property Valuers database both

Courtesy of: https://www.lightstoneproperty.co.za/adminNews/news.aspx By: Johann van Tonder, Economist at Momentum and Herman van Papendorp, Head of Investment Research & Asset Allocation at Momentum Investments. Highlights

Courtesy of http://sapropertyinsider.co.za/ Absa Bank has partnered with Amdec Group, South Africa’s leading developer of new urban precincts, to develop the first tower of the