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The Property Economy: Insights by Dr Botha (Sep 2025)

South Africans are starting to feel a little financial relief. The latest Household Resilience Index shows families are stronger than before, while booming exports and record trade surpluses are boosting the economy. In his monthly update for Phoenix Bonds, economist Dr. Roelof Botha explains what this means for interest rates, affordability, and your property journey.

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Understanding Home Loan Interest Rates in South Africa – And How Low You Can Go

When shopping for a home loan, most buyers hope to “negotiate the best rate” — and rightly so. Even a small discount on your interest rate can save you hundreds of thousands of rand over the life of your bond. But how do banks actually decide what rate to offer, and why are there limits to how low they can go? Let’s unpack the reality.

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How to Talk to Buyers About Using a Bond Originator

As an estate agent, you’re often the first person a buyer turns to when making one of the biggest financial decisions of their life. And while buyers may feel confident approaching their own bank directly, or even another bond originator, part of your role is helping them make the smartest choice. Here’s how to confidently explain why working with a Phoenix Bonds broker is the best move for every situation.

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How Real Estate Agents Can Get the Most Out of Property Portals

Love them or hate them, property portals like Property24 and Private Property are a necessary part of doing business in real estate. Buyers use them daily to search for homes, compare options, and reach out to agents - which means if you’re not making the most of them, you’re leaving opportunities on the table. The good news? With the right approach, portals can be more than just a lead generator - they can be a powerful tool to grow your brand and income.

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Why Higher Education Improves Your Chances of Getting a Home Loan in South Africa

In South Africa, owning a home is a major milestone — and for many, that journey begins with qualifying for a home loan. While income, credit score, and expenses are the main ingredients banks assess, there’s another factor that plays a bigger role than most people realise: your level of education.

Here’s why having a diploma, degree, or other post-matric qualification can significantly increase your chances of getting that all-important home loan approval.

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What Really Happens to Your Home Loan Application Before a Credit Analyst Sees It

Most people think that once they’ve submitted their home loan application, it heads straight to a credit analyst who decides whether it’s approved or declined. In reality, there’s a lot that happens before it even reaches a credit analyst’s desk — and if you’re not prepared, your application might not even make it that far.

Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at the early part of the bond journey — and why preparation is everything.

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How South African Banks Statistically Assess Home Loan Risk

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.

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Was your home loan declined? You’re entitled to answers.

It happens far too often: a hopeful homebuyer applies for a bond, only to be told that their application was declined—without a proper explanation. Many people assume that’s the end of the road, and they walk away discouraged, confused, and unsure of what went wrong.

But here’s the truth: You have the right to know why your application was declined. In fact, South African law is very clear on this.

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Bond Origination for Self-Employed Individuals in South Africa

Self-employed individuals in South Africa can absolutely obtain a home loan. However, the process may require more documentation and present additional challenges compared to salaried individuals.

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Home Loan Pre-Approval – What You Need to Know Before You Start House Hunting

A home loan pre-approval provides you with a clear understanding of how much you can afford and helps you focus your house hunting efforts accordingly. 

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