What Every First Time Homeowner Should Know About Home Loans in South Africa

For many first time homeowners, finding a property that meets your needs is something that may take months to achieve. Whether you are searching for a compact family home that offers the perfect place for your children to grow up in, or a new apartment in the city, the search for a property that is in the right area, at the right price, with the right

features is no easy task. In the same way, finding the right partner for home loans in South Africa should also not be something that is done in haste.

Choosing a home financing provider without understanding exactly how the process works can cost you a fortune in hidden fees, high interest rate and unrealistic payment terms. Instead, take the time to find a financing partner who understands your specific needs, who will be able to work with you each step of the way as your financing needs change.

Some of the factors regarding home loans within South Africa include:

• Interest rates – these will change over time, but to begin with you should be getting a competitive interest rate that will not break the bank. Fixed interest rates are set at the same amount over time, while variable interest rates change as your financial needs change.
• Payment terms – depending on your budget and needs, payment terms can be selected over anything from ten to 20 years. This will allow you to afford your new home without falling into serious debt, with payment plans spread out over time to ensure that you can easily make your monthly payments.
• Loan qualification – you will qualify for different sized home loans depending on your income. Couples are able to combine income, while singles have a sole income that may affect whether they qualify for a larger loan. In this way, your financial needs are carefully considered to ensure that you do not risk serious debt.
• Additional costs – it is always a good idea to find out exactly what costs you may incur for your home loan. Some providers charge an early payment penalty for homeowners who pay off their loans before the prescribed date. Others may charge late payment penalties too. Don’t be afraid to ask about all potential costs before choosing your home financing partner.

Best Tips for First Time Buyer Home Loans

While it can be a hugely stressful step to purchase your first home, do not let the daunting process deter you from achieving your dreams of home ownership. To be prepared, make sure that you have all documentation ready so that you will be able to begin the process as soon as you have found your ideal homeloan partner. Set a budget, and do not be tempted to purchase property that is not within your budget – the most effective way to ensure that you are able to finance your home is to choose property that you can realistically afford to purchase. – affordability-calculator

Mortgage Plus Home Loans makes the process as pain-free and simple, with a wide range of loan plans that suit every budget and specific needs. This allows you to focus on the excitement of finding your dream home, along with all the plans that you have to make it your own.

Please contact us if you require any further information or would like to apply for finance:

Complete this short form online

011.327.4489 / 0861 1111 93

morne@mortgagepluscc.co.za

www.mortgagepluscc.co.za

Proving Attractive Home Loan options for First Time Home Buyers

In the highly competitive South African home loan market, Mortgage Plus is making its mark by offering first time home buyers a range of user-friendly and attractive home loan offerings as well as solid financial advice and guidance.

Launched in 2006, Mortgage Plus is a mortgage or home loan origination company that has built its reputation on offering South African home buyers top property and financial advice, as well as a selection of 5 home loan products to suit all South Africans.

Mortgage Plus’s First Time Homeowners Loan is a ’specialist’ home loan that has been designed to allow the more ‘cash-strapped’ home buyer to borrow over 100 percent of his or her home loan with no deposit required to make allowances for registration and transfer fees.

Its Variable Rate Loan links a home buyer’s base home loan rate to the national interest rate which means that as the interest rate rises or falls so does their home loan rate which is a facility welcomed by many budding SA home owners.

With its Fixed Rate Loan, a home buyers interest rate is fixed for a specified period of time, usually from one to two years, which is a great way to protect home owners against rising interest rates and ensure that their monthly home loan repayments remain constant.

Mortgage Plus’s Capped Rate Loan allows home buyers to benefit from any decrease in the national interest rate but contains a ‘capped rate’ which means that home owners know up front what their maximum interest might be, ensuring piece of mind.

Its Step Down Loan has been designed to allow a South African home owner’s interest rate to decrease during a pre-specified period (usually up to 5 years) by a certain percentage every six months regardless of interest rate rises or falls.

Together, Mortgage Plus Bond Originators home loan offerings manage to cater to most prospective South African home buyers and ensure that everyone has the same opportunity to become a home owner.

Please contact us if you require any further information or would like to apply for finance:

Complete this short form online

011.327.4489 / 0861 1111 93

morne@mortgagepluscc.co.za

www.mortgagepluscc.co.za