Property Investment
The 2008 Global Financial Crisis exposed critical weaknesses in the global banking system. Banks around the world—including some of the largest—were undercapitalized, over-leveraged, and heavily reliant on short-term funding. When property markets collapsed and mortgage-backed securities went sour, these weaknesses triggered a domino effect of financial failures.
To restore confidence, ensure financial stability, and protect economies from future shocks, the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision introduced Basel III, an internationally agreed set of banking regulations.
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When it comes to long-term wealth building, property investment remains one of the most reliable and accessible strategies—especially in South Africa where demand for rental housing continues to grow. One powerful approach to property investment is using rental income to cover your bond and related costs, a model that, if planned carefully, can generate wealth through both cash flow and capital appreciation.
When most South Africans apply for a home loan, they're told the basics: improve your credit score, keep your debt-to-income ratio low, and ensure you can afford the repayments. But what happens behind the scenes once your application hits a bank’s credit risk engine is far more complex — and it's grounded in advanced statistical analysis, predictive modeling, and geographic risk profiling.
This article explores how banks in South Africa assess home loan applications through a lens of statistical risk mitigation, going beyond the surface-level criteria and into the data-driven processes used to manage exposure to default.
Wondering if you can use Airbnb income in your home loan affordability assessment? Maybe, it absolutely depends on the bank’s requirements and the paper trail of evidence you have to show the average income you earn from Airbnb.
Congratulations, your home loan was approved! Now what?
It’s time to start planning to move into your new home, or get a tenant for your investment property, and prepare for your very first home loan repayment. It’s essential to meet the deadline for every repayment on your home loan to ensure your credit score stays in tact and your chances of applying for more credit are not affected.
The prime rate has decreased three times by 25 basis points since September 2024, bringing the current prime rate down to 11%, which is good news for homebuyers. But why is it taking so long for the market to respond?
Applicants must asked themselves why they want to enter the commercial property finance arena. If the want to buy the property they are operating from, it is one thing but if they want to enter the commercial property market for investing purposes, there are definitely “safer” options.
From a new government committed to the principles of free enterprise and private property rights, to exceptionally strong recovery of manufacturing sales and imminent easing of lending rates - A brief “good news” outlook on the political and economic landscape in South Africa, from renowned and highly respected economist Dr. Roelof Botha.
Find out more about the slight differences in the Bond Approval Process when buying Off-Plan or in a new development...
It’s no doubt that 2023 was a tough year for real estate - unfavourable selling conditions, characterised by diminished affordability and tighter lending standards, have caused many homeowners to re-evaluate their decisions.
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