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Mortgage Plus have created a series of Questions and Answers about Originating, Home Loan Products, finance and more!

What Is Bond Origination?

Bond originators give you independent advice on choosing a home loan and help you obtain it without the hassle of doing all the legwork yourself – we answer some commonly asked questions.

What is mortgage origination?

Basically, it is the business of negotiating on the behalf of a prospective property owner, a home loan with a bank.

Why do I need a mortgage originator?

Because your home purchase is probably the most expensive one you’ll make in your life, the home loan itself is an im portant financial decision and the benefit to be gained from making a correct choice can amount to savings of hundreds of thousands of rands over the life of the loan.

Is choosing a home loan really that difficult?

All home loans differ from one another and each bank may evaluate your worth differently, so it is not as simple as shopping around for what appears to be the best interest rate in the market. Each bank has varying credit policies that cater for different claim circumstances. Mortgage Plus has knowledge of all banks’ products and will advise you on the type of loan that best suits you. They will negotiate with the banks on your behalf to get the best rate for that product.

I’ve heard that this service is free – how so?

Indeed, the service is free for the home buyer. Mortgage Plus receives a fee from the bank for doing the groundwork on the loan and thereby reducing the bank’s costs. The bank is, by law, not allowed to add this cost to the amount of the loan, so you won’t pay more than if you approached the bank yourself.

Isn’t it easier to just get my home loan from my regular bank?

Your bank will encourage you to keep all your finances under one roof, so to speak – but at what cost? Because Mortgage Plus originates loans for all major banks, this offers you, the buyer choice and by being able to compare various products and rate offers, you get the best home loan deal in the end.

How do I know if I’m getting good advice?

The professionalism of the originator will quickly become evident, so make sure you are dealing with someone who can explain their recommendation clearly and are credible. Check their track record and only deal with an originator that is a member of the National Association of Mortgage Originators (NAMO).

Must I accept any of the packages they offer?

No – you have not entered into an agreement with the originator, other than to give them the information they need to get quotations from the banks. You still make the final decision whether or not to accept their offer.
Once I’ve accepted their recommendation, what happens?
Mortgage Plus will submit your applications together with the relevant documentation, such as copies of your ID and salary advice, to the bank agreed on and advise you once your loan has been approved. A good originator should also keep you informed all the way through to registration and liaise with the conveyancing attorney on the loan’s progress.

Types of Home Loans

The leading banks usually offer the types of home loans listed below. These types of home loans are also used in the case when you have an existing home loan and need additional funds. Read more about Further Loans.
Your Mortgage Plus consultant will help you choose the option that best suits your needs and help you through the application process.

Variable Rate Home Loan

With a variable rate home loan, your interest rate is linked to the base home loan rate which moves up and down depending on market conditions. If the base rate decreases by one percent, so will your interest rate, and of course if the base rate increases so does your home loan rate.

Fixed Rate Home Loan

Here your interest rate is fixed for a specified period, normally between one and two years. Generally the fixed interest rate will be slightly higher than the base home loan rate when the loan is taken out. A fixed rate loan protects you from rising interest rates and gives you the certainty of knowing exactly what your payments will be. However it does not allow you to benefit from any decreases in the interest rate over the fixed period.

Capped Rate Home Loan

This type of home loan allows you to benefit from any decrease in interest rates, but has a maximum rate built in so you never pay more than the capped rate. These loans are not always available from banks, and generally the qualifying criteria are more stringent.

Remember by choosing us for a loan, you will get professional advice to make sure you are getting the best deal possible.

CONTACT US

Speak to a home loan consultant about financing your new property or reviewing your existing mortgage. We are able to assist in lowering your bond repayments and securing attorney discounts.

Complete this short form online
Call us on 011.327.4489
Email: morne@mortgagepluscc.co.za

www.mortgagepluscc.co.za


Question and Answers regarding Home Loans in SA

Q: I am in the process of buying a home and require a bond. My first thought was to apply directly with my bank, however a friend told me about something called Mortgage Origination. What is Mortgage Origination and why do I need a mortgage originator?

A: Mortgage origination is the business of negotiating a home loan with a bank on behalf of a prospective property owner. Mortgage originators give you independent advice on choosing a home loan and help you obtain it without the hassle of doing all the legwork yourself. Some originators, like Mortgage Plus, offer services that may help a buyer, like advice on estate agents in the area, how to complete the sale agreement, etc.

Because your home purchase is probably the most expensive one you’ll make in your life, the home loan itself is an important financial decision and the benefit to be gained from making the correct choice can amount to savings of hundreds of thousands of Rand over the life of the loan.

Q: I am confused. What is a Variable Rate Loan vs. a Fixed Rate loan?

A: With a variable rate loan, your interest rate is linked to the base home loan rate which moves up and down depending on market conditions. If the base rate decreases by one percent, so will your interest rate, and of course if the base rate increases so does your home loan rate.

With a Fixed Rate Loan however, your interest rate is fixed for a specified period, generally between one and two years and is generally slightly higher than the base home loan rate when the loan is taken out. A fixed rate loan protects you from rising interest rates and gives you the certainty of knowing exactly what your payments will be. Bear in mind however that it does not allow you to benefit from any decreases in the interest rate over the fixed period.

Q: My husband and I are expecting our third child so we are in the market to buy a new, bigger home but with the current interest rates and uncertainty in the property market at the moment, we really need sound advice on whether to buy a new home, build from scratch or renovate our existing home.

A: Whether you are buying an existing home, building a new one or renovating your current abode, taking the first steps towards home ownership is a daunting prospect. Take heart – no matter how intimidating that mountain may appear, scaling it will always be easier with sound advice.

Property’s primary law is position – the area in which the home is located and the market value of the homes within that suburb. Discussing the prospects with family and friends around the braai or the dinner table provides a valuable perspective on the intangible elements of local amenities, community living or double-storey homes when there is a new baby in the crib.

Building and renovating carries the guiding principle – do not over-capitalise the property relative to the neighbours. Simply put: building or extending the property into a five-bedroom mansion with an Olympic-size swimming pool in an area where the bulk of properties have three bedrooms on small plots is not economically sensible.

Conversely, renovating the smallest property in a prime area promises a long-term return that more than compensates for the renovation costs. Essentially, bathrooms and kitchens sell properties so upgrading those assets substantially improves the home value.

There is no substitute for professional advice. Mortgage Plus  is one of the country’s top mortgage originators and offers free advice to home owners and buyers. Whether buying, renovating or building, our consultants can guide you through the process step-by-step, complete the paperwork and arrange and negotiate with the banks a finance package to suit your individual needs.

By choosing Mortgage Plus for a loan, you will get professional advice to make sure you are getting the best deal possible.

CONTACT US

Speak to a home loan consultant about financing your new property or reviewing your existing mortgage. We are able to assist in lowering your bond repayments and securing attorney discounts.

Complete this short form online
Call us on 011.327.4489
Email: morne@mortgagepluscc.co.za

www.mortgagepluscc.co.za


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