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Tag Archives: sarb

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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Locked down, but not locked out – property market recovering

June 19, 2020by Contributor Leave a comment

Signs point to swift recovery in South African residential property sales.

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The Future of Home Loans, Useful Information

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

FNB RATE DECISION PREDICTION

November 22, 2018by Contributor Leave a comment

Will the SARB keep rates on hold until next year? Find out what FNB thinks and why…

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Rates Watch March 2018: Finally, a “good story to tell”?

March 28, 2018by Contributor Leave a comment

While Zuma’s relatively painless (as yet) fall from power is undoubtedly a great positive for the country it is not and could never be a panacea for all that ails […]

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Rates Watch May 2017: Where to now?

May 24, 2017by Contributor Leave a comment

The SARB has room to maneuver in spite of Junk Status and other economic woes, right?

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Interest Rates Watch

South Africa and Property in 2017

February 2, 2017by Contributor Leave a comment

We look ahead at what the year might have in store…

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The Future of Home Loans

2016: DE MINK PROPERTY FINANCE YEAR IN FIGURES

January 13, 2017by Contributor Leave a comment

We take a close look at our figures in 2016 and the lessons clients can learn from them…

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Rates Watch November 2016: No signs of relief

November 24, 2016by Liz de Mink Leave a comment

Drought continues to impact prices. Will the SARB choose to attempt to shield the poor or help consumers and business?

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Interest Rates Watch

Rates Watch September 2016: Waiting for rain

September 21, 2016by Liz de Mink Leave a comment

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 […]

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Interest Rates Watch

Could you afford President Zuma’s home loan repayments?

September 12, 2016by Contributor Leave a comment

If the President received the treatment you could expect what would he pay per month?

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Rates Watch: Not Today

July 21, 2016by Contributor Leave a comment

With inflation above targets across the year can the SARB keep interest rates on hold?

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Interest Rates Watch

Rates Watch: Things are fine

May 19, 2016by Contributor Leave a comment

Unpacking the arguments for and against a May 2016 rate hike

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Interest Rates Watch

If it ain’t broke…

April 14, 2016by Liz de Mink Leave a comment

Rates are definitely on an upward trajectory. Can fixing your home loan interest rate save you money? Read on…

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Rates Watch: Heads I win tails you lose

March 17, 2016by Contributor Leave a comment

“Too close to call” is what they’re saying about the rates announcement. But we all lose either way…

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