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Author Archives: Liz de Mink

What homebuyers should be thinking about

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In recent months, interest rates have gradually begun rising and homebuyers are starting to wonder whether it is still worth investing in property as living and borrowing costs climb. Today, […]

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Historical Interest Rates in South Africa

April 7, 2022by Liz de Mink Leave a comment

Think the rate is high now? Look at the 80s and late 90s!

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Rates are rising but optimism doesn’t have to drop

April 7, 2022by Liz de Mink Leave a comment

In line with economists’ and industry experts’ recent forecasts, today’s second interest-rate decision of the year by the SA Reserve Bank Monetary Policy Committee, has seen the prime interest rate […]

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SARB increases rate again. Prime at 7.5%

January 30, 2022by Liz de Mink Leave a comment
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Drop in interest rate a welcome surprise

April 15, 2020by Liz de Mink Leave a comment

Originally published by our partner, Mortgage Max. Along with many South Africans, MortgageMax has been pleasantly surprised at the Reserve Bank Monetary Policy Committee’s decision to cut the repo rate […]

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Interest Rates Watch

Coronavirus financial troubles? Don’t wait to contact your bank!

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Critical advice regarding home loan payment holidays and what’s happening with property sales during lockdown

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Property Finance Advice, Property Finance News, The Future of Home Loans, Useful Information

Quick word on the recent budget speech

February 27, 2020by Liz de Mink Leave a comment

There was some encouraging news for the property sector in today’s Budget speech by Finance Minister Tito Mboweni, which addressed some of the major issues that are putting the brakes […]

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Interest Rates Watch, Property Finance Advice, The Future of Home Loans

HOW TO BEEF UP YOUR SECURITY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

December 17, 2019by Liz de Mink Leave a comment

Criminals never seem to sleep or take holidays – and certainly not during the festive season when there is a prospect of rich pickings from homes left empty and unprotected […]

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Property Finance Advice, Useful Information

GOT BOND PRE-APPROVAL? HERE’S HOW TO KEEP IT

November 21, 2019by Liz de Mink Leave a comment

A mortgage originator can give you a pretty good idea of what you can afford before you start house hunting. But how can you be sure that the information is relatively accurate weeks (or months) later?

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SHARING REQUIRES A LOT OF CARING

August 20, 2019by Liz de Mink Leave a comment

Buying with a friend can be a great idea but have you thought it through?

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Property Finance Advice, Useful Information

STOP ACTING RICH AND START PLANNING FOR REAL WEALTH

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Not all credit is created equal! Home loans can be used to build wealth other types of credit? Not so much…

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Rates Watch January 2018: New Year, Same Rate?

January 18, 2018by Liz de Mink Leave a comment

Is four weeks of Ramaphosa enough to improve the economy?

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Interest Rates Watch

STANLIB’s take on the Downgrades

November 26, 2017by Liz de Mink Leave a comment

What follows is an extract of an email sent out by STANLIB (South Africa’s largest unit trust manager by market share) to its clients after the downgrade late Friday afternoon.  […]

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Rates Watch September 2017: Another one.

September 21, 2017by Liz de Mink Leave a comment

A surprise cut in July to an almost certain cut in September…

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Interest Rates Watch

Q&A: Two People Purchasing a Property together. Can one apply for a bond?

August 29, 2017by Liz de Mink Leave a comment

Can two people buy a property but only one applies for a home loan?

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  • What homebuyers should be thinking about
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  • Rates are rising but optimism doesn’t have to drop
  • SARB increases rate again. Prime at 7.5%
  • Interest rates at historic lows! Historic opportunity?

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  • Market Watcher: Naspers steals the show
    Gary Booysen of Rand Swiss looks at why the market reacted so positively to the news from Naspers and Prosus, banks being under pressure, and CA Sales listing on the JSE.
  • Dié 18-jarige wil indringerplante gebruik om varsprodukte langer vars te hou
    Nicolaas Moolman – Graad 12 leerder, Hoërskool Volksrust.
  • PPC vra vir beskerming teen ingevoerde sement
    Roland van Wijnen – uitvoerende hoof, PPC.
  • Die eerste Suid-Afrikaanse maatskappy noteer op die JSE in meer as twee jaar
    Frans Reichert – finansiele hoof, CA Sales Holdings.
  • Hoe het die Gupta’s se R8,8 miljard deur die SA finansiële stelsel gevloei?
    Pieter Smit - uitvoerende bestuurder, FIC.

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We are expert South African Property Finance Professionals.

While every measure has been taken to provide readers with the most accurate information and honest analysis, it must be stated that the changing nature of finance and banking in South Africa as well as the unique circumstances of any individual applicant mean that not all information supplied can be used by all readers and the accuracy of information is only guaranteed at the time of writing, not reading.

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