Rates Watch July 2017: Inflation under scrutiny
In a few hours, the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) will announce the Monetary Policy Committee’s (MPC) decision on the Repo Rate. What will it be? Here’s what we think:
Author Archives: Liz de Mink
WHAT IS AN ACCESS FACILITY?
If you’ve researched home loans, or applied for a home loan, you may have heard of an “Accessbond” or an “access facility” but may not be clear on exactly what […]
Junk status & your home loan
The cost of lending for the State as well as many corporations based in the country has now increased significantly. These increased costs will result in price increases for goods and services. This includes bank fees and the increase to interest rates we are already seeing.
Standard Bank is offering 50% discount on bond fee!
Save 50% on bond fees and stand a chance to win R100 000 with Standard Bank Home Loans until 31 May 2017
ABSA’s Loyalty Home Loan programme
ABSA offer discounts to clients keeping their home loan business at the bank. Do you qualify?
MaxCare: a step in the right direction
We nudged our corporate partner to adopt a plan to give back to the most vulnerable in society.
Rates Watch November 2016: No signs of relief
Drought continues to impact prices. Will the SARB choose to attempt to shield the poor or help consumers and business?
Rates Watch September 2016: Waiting for rain
It is South African Reserve Bank Monetary Policy Committee meeting time again! YAY! What will they do with the interest rates? While the JSE has taken a few knocks over […]
Marriage Law in South Africa
Contract law, financial planning and talks about money: where romance goes to die. Still, it is wise to discuss these things before tying the knot!
Keep that credit history clean!
Late and failed payments might cost you BIG in the future.
If it ain’t broke…
Rates are definitely on an upward trajectory. Can fixing your home loan interest rate save you money? Read on…
Foreigners: Home Loans & Buying Property in South Africa
A comprehensive guide for foreigners purchasing and applying for home loans in South Africa
Gain financial flexibility and safety from your home loan.
A home loan, when used wisely and when well-managed, can be considered a ‘good debt’ that can not only save you money but grow your wealth too…
HOW YOU CAN AVOID EARLY TERMINATION FEES
Settling your home loan? Don’t wast money on unnecessary fees!
RATES WATCH MAY 2015: STEADY ON
With a major public sector strike averted things are looking pretty stable, relatively speaking, in both the local and international economy. And this means that there is little incentive for […]
