Home Loans
Phoenix Bonds is a leading home loan advisory service provider in South Africa, offering expert guidance to clients seeking to finance their dream home.
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The South African housing market has seen a period of strong growth over the past two years, with low interest rates and a strong demand for property driving sales and pushing up house prices. However, this boom is beginning to cool off as interest rates rise and the cost of living continues to increase.
Instant loans, also known as payday loans, have become increasingly popular in South Africa as a way for individuals to access cash quickly and easily. However, with the rise of technology and the internet, it has become easier for scammers to target unsuspecting individuals with unsolicited loan offers via SMS.
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meets six times a year to set interest rates and battle inflation. Economists’ projections can be varied, but the result is typically in the middle. A collection of estimates across the industry has allowed the team at Phoenix Bonds to put together an “average” interest rate forecast for 2023.
Most homeowners in South Africa require a home loan to purchase a home they want to live in, and paying interest on that loan is part of life. In this article, we unpack home loan interest and explains what it is, how the amounts that you pay are determined and how you can pay as little interest as possible when you buy a home.
Our independent bond originators in South Africa have been following the market closely and aim to put your mind at ease as we explain how home owners, landlords, and tenants can still benefit from staying in the property market.
When selecting insurance policies, you shouldn’t just be concerned with your premiums. It’s more important to know your excesses, exclusions, and potential payouts. A tailor-made and flexible policy will ensure that you are only paying for the things you need.
There’s a sense of uncertainty out there. Inflation is rising, interest rates have just been increased and share prices have dropped. Predictions of a possible recession are looming. It’s easy for purchasers looking to buy a property to get disheartened, but it’s more important to consider short-term market announcements in the context of long-term economic trends.
Self-employed home loan applications are notoriously more difficult to get approved than other types of applicants – but they don’t have to be. In many instances, self-employed purchasers can afford the bond… it’s just about knowing what the banks are looking for in the documentation. Read the information below and then let our experienced bond originators assist you in the way forward - to get the best possible offer, at the bank that is right for you.
The good news is that buying land in South Africa as a foreigner is possible. However, there are a few things to be aware of if you are a foreigner wanting to invest in property in South Africa. In this article, we answer some of the questions you might have about buying land in South Africa as a foreigner.
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