What homebuyers should be thinking about
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, […]
Category Archives: Property Finance Advice
A taste of our expert knowledge to help you secure your property investment
Coronavirus financial troubles? Don’t wait to contact your bank!
Critical advice regarding home loan payment holidays and what’s happening with property sales during lockdown
Quick word on the recent budget speech
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 […]
HOW TO BEEF UP YOUR SECURITY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
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 […]
SHARING REQUIRES A LOT OF CARING
Buying with a friend can be a great idea but have you thought it through?
STOP ACTING RICH AND START PLANNING FOR REAL WEALTH
Not all credit is created equal! Home loans can be used to build wealth other types of credit? Not so much…
Credit Score Advice
What is a Credit Score and what makes it high or low?
The Best Time to Buy? As soon as you can!
This post was adapted from a MortgageMax Press Release by MortgageMax CEO Jors Van NIekerk dated 03/08/2018. When you are ready to settle down because you have a family or […]
Q&A: Two People Purchasing a Property together. Can one apply for a bond?
Can two people buy a property but only one applies for a home loan?
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.
Residential Building Loans Part 1: Vacant Land
In Part 1 of our 3 part ‘Building Loan’ series we look at applying for a loan to buy vacant land
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
Debt Traps
While owing money is never great not all debts are created equal.
De Mink Property Finance 