Types of Bonds / Home Loans available in South Africa
There are several types of home loans and bonds available from the major
banks in South Africa. Below we have listed a few of the different
options, but for more details and advise, speak to one of our Home
Loan Originators.
First time buyers Home Loan/ Bond
If you have never owned a property or had a home loan before, a
special home loan is available, whereby the banks will lend you more
than 100% of the property value. This will allow you to include the
transfer and registration costs into the home loan, making it easier
for you to enter the property market. No deposit is required with
this option.
A Variable Home Loan/ Bond
This is just a normal home loan which is given at the negotiated
interest rate. Home Loan rates are always negotiable, and are
generally affected by the amount of the loan taken out. The smaller
the loan, the less chance you have of getting below the prime
lending rate. With this type of home loan, if the interest rates
increases by 1 percent, your home loan rate will increase
accordingly. If the interest rate drops, so will your home loan
rate.
Fixed Bond / Home Loan Rate
With this type of home loan, your interest rate is fixed for a
period of time. Usually for one or two years. One thing to bear in
mind with this option, is that the interest rate will be slightly
higher that the current home loan rate. One good advantage is that
it protects you from rising interest rates, so for that period of
time you know what your bond repayments are. The only downside is if
the interest rates drop, your home loan rate will stay unchanged -
thus costing you more at the end of the day.
Capped Bond / Home Loan Rate
With is type of Home Loan, your interest rate is capped at a
maximum rate of interest for a period of time, so you will never pay
more than the capped rate. If the interest rates increase, you will
never pay more than the capped rate you have negotiated. A good
thing about this option is that you will enjoy the benefits if the
rates decrease. Please note - this type of Home Loan is not always
available, and certain criteria is required before the Banks will
approve your application.
Give us a call on 0861 115024 - Ext 105 or apply
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Discounted Bond Registration
Plus If you make use of our selected transfer attorneys, they will offer you 40% discount on the bond registration costs and their fee on the property transfer.
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