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If you earn a basic salary plus commission, overtime, or bonuses, you’re not alone. In South Africa, many professionals — from salespeople to nurses to freelancers — have variable income structures.
But when it comes to applying for a home loan, it’s important to understand how banks view this kind of income. Spoiler alert: it’s not treated the same as a guaranteed salary.
Here’s what you need to know.
Popular tags: home loans, variable interest rate, nurse, shift worker, salesperson, home loan approval, best bond originators,
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.
Popular tags: home loans, best bond originators in South Africa, home loan declined,
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.
Popular tags: home loans, home loans, first-time homebuyer,
In South Africa, your credit profile is one of the most important tools lenders use to assess your ability to manage debt. But have you ever wondered how your credit information actually gets to the credit bureaus — and why sometimes, not all the bureaus have the same information?
Popular tags: home loans, bond originators, credit score, credit bureau, home loan application, home loan how to apply,
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.
Popular tags: home loans, best bond originators in South Africa, south african banks, credit score, mitigating risk
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.
Popular tags: home loans, home loan interest rate, mortgage bond, bond originators, best bond originators in South Africa,
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.
Popular tags: home loans, affordability, airbnb, short-term leases, short-term rental, future rental income, home loan approval
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?
Popular tags: home loan interest rate, home loans, home loan application, home loan how to apply, home loan, home loan pre-approval, home loans South Africa,
Discovery, in partnership with SA Home Loans, has introduced a home loan offering that incorporates its signature rewards-based approach. Clients have the opportunity to receive up to a 1% interest-rate discount based on their financial behaviour and engagement with Discovery products. But is it worth pursuing?
Popular tags: discovery, discovery home loans, home loans, first time home buyer, best interest rates, comparing home loans,
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Popular tags: comparing home loans, home loans, mortgage originators, South African home loan credit score requirements, South African housing market, home loan experts, , best interest rates
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