The leading banks usually offer various types of loans. At Mortgage Plus Bond Originators we will help you choose the one that best suits your needs and help you through the application process.

The following are brief descriptions of the various types of loans available.

ORDINARY LOANS

A loan granted to an applicant who uses the proceeds of a loan to purchase /acquire immovable property on which there are existing buildings and other fixtures or which is vacant land.

ORDINARY LOANS: FURTHER ADVANCE

Where the owner of fixed property that is already bonded as security for an existing loan requires further finance, the bank will grant a further advance subject to the value of the bonded property being adequate security for the increased loan amount. The client is normally allowed to use the amount of the further advance extended according to his own discretion.

BUILDING LOANS

A loan granted to an applicant to erect a building on a vacant stand (client applies for a full building package).

The loan is granted subject to a mortgage bond being registered in favour of the bank. After registration of the bond, the bank will advance monies to the client or his contractor as the building work is progressed (payment of funds is based on progress, e.g. land, foundations, roof height and finishes)

BUILDING LOANS: FURTHER ADVANCE

Where the owner of the fixed property that is already bonded as security for an existing loan requires finance to erect buildings, effect alterations, improvements or additions to the buildings already established on the immovable property. If the future value of the property when complete is adequate, the bank will be able to grant the further advance. The bank may advance the full amount immediately (depending on the security available against the mortgage bond), advance the amount as progress is made with the building operations, or may retain a portion subject to certain suspensive conditions. Where the margin between the loan account balance and the mortgage bond allows for such an advance to be made, the bank may do so. If the margin is insufficient, an additional mortgage bond will have to be registered.

ASSET-BACKED FUNDING

Mortgage Plus Commercial fills a void in the market for clients who require funding for working capital, need to reduce their bank exposure or need to meet other short term requirements. This product has been designed to meet the requirements of clients who are asset-rich but in need of short-term liquidity. Mortgage Plus Commercial does not lend against vacant land, but rather against residential, office, industrial and retail properties.

Minimum Requirements:

The borrower must be a juristic person in terms of the National Credit Act

• Maximum transaction value not to exceed 60% of valuation
• Valuation of property to be done at client’s expense
• Minimum advance of R 1 500 000 (no maximum)
• A first bond is to be registered over the property
• Maximum loan term of 12 months

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

Its always a good idea to find out how much mortgage loan you qualify for before making an offer on an home , banks typically base this on your income and your current monthly expenditure which includes living expenses and debt repayments.

Before the implementation of the National Credit Act (NCA) in June 2007 banks and other mortgage lenders typically would calculate a bond based on payments of not more that 30% of your gross monthly income. In the case of a joint purchase they would look at 30% of the combined gross incomes.

This methodology wasn’t overly concerned with your other debts as the banks were comfortable that they had a first claim on any income and the debt was secured by a mortgage over immovable property.

Since the introduction of the NCA , banks and other mortgage lenders need to evaluate the prospective borrower’s ability to repay the proposed bond. They need to take into account all of your expenses and all your other debts before determining how much disposable income you have to service a bond. The result of this is that since the NCA was introduced people typically are qualifying for much lower mortgage amounts resulting in fewer home loans being granted sine June 2007.

Here are a few tips to maximise the amount you qualify for:

• Prepare a budget and evaluate your monthly expenditure, eliminate all non-essential and luxury items
• Always try and pay your debts on time , if you have a problem making a particular payment speak to your creditors
• Make a list of all you debt and rank your debt by interest rate starting with the highest to the lowest. Pay off the highest cost debt first by making additional payments, once it is settled move on to the next highest and so on.
• Because of the stricter mortgage lending requirements it is important that you have a substantial deposit when applying for a bond. If you don’t have any savings available consider setting up a savings/investment plan after settling any debts.
• Find ways to increase your income , ask your boss for a raise , work overtime or consider getting a second job – the more you earn the more bond you will qualify for
• Find out whether your employer offers a housing subsidy to employees
• Before applying for a home loan check your credit score to make sure that there are no negative items recorded against your profile. You don’t want the bank/mortgage lender to be the one to tell you about it. If there are any adverse comments take the necessary steps to correct it

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