Home Loan Pre-Qualification

It is very disappointing to find that home that you have been searching for only to find out that you cannot afford it, whether it be that the bond repayments are too high or due to a problem with your credit rating.

Fortunately this can be avoided with the process of getting pre-qualified – a free and quick process.

So what is pre-qualification? Basically you can get a certificate that is valid for a certain amount of time, say a few months and it states the amount you can purchase for. A credit check is also done with your consent. It is generally based on income – individual or joint. There is no obligation for you take a home loan as this is simply a tool to guide you.

One of the biggest benefits of this pre-qualification is that you don’t end up looking at properties that are beyond your means, resulting in disappointment. It also speeds up the process of getting your bond. Sellers will be more convinced to accept your offer if it is backed by this certificate.

Get PRE-QUALIFIED today with Mortgage Plus, One of South Africa’s leading bond originators

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

Standard Bank Home Loans

If you ready to purchase that property you have always wanted why not apply for Standard Bank home loans?

Standard Bank is one of the leading home loan institutions in South Africa and has assisted millions of individuals to obtain their dream homes. It has been able to do so as Standard Bank home loan branches can be found all over the country and is easily accessible.

Standard Bank complies with the National Credit Act of 2005 (NCA) and sound banking principles are followed which ensures that a professional service is rendered to individuals. Standard Bank also uses state of the art technology which allows for speedy home loan application and results.  In fact, many South Africans are pleased to find a Standard Bank branch in many overseas countries in Europe.

But how can one go about to obtain a Standard Bank home loans and what does it entail?

Firstly individuals will have to proof that they earn a fixed monthly salary of at least R6000 on a single or joint salary.

When applying for a Standard bank home loan through Mortgage Plus, individuals will require to submit other information such as the green South African I.D. document, proof of permanent residency and salary slips will have to be submitted with the actual signed application.

First time home buyers could qualify for a 104% loan where the additional 4% is to assist with transfer and registration fees.  Individuals may also apply for an AccessBond where individuals are allowed to transfer surplus funds to other Standard bank linked accounts.  Installments will also increase if available money is transferred out of the AccessBond.

Ordinary Standard Bank home loans are only offered to the loan to value of 95% where the individual will have to provide the additional 5% of the bond and cater for other bond costs.  Individuals normally provide the outstanding amount in cash or via a personal loan.

Various options are available to cater for customer specific needs and include interest rates which are either fixed or variable.  Fixed interest rates on a Standard Bank home loan simply means that interest charged on your home loan will never change even if country wide interest increase or decrease over time.  Current interest rates, as from November 2010 on Standard bank home loans are charged at 9% (and is variable) but individuals may be charged at a higher or lower rate depending on their credit score rating.

Insurance to cover the value of the structure is also compulsory and need not necessarily have to be taken out through Standard Bank. Standard Bank offers two types of structural insurance:

• Home Loan Protection Plan
• Home owner’s Comprehensive Insurance Policy

Mortgage Plus Home Loan division may also provide individuals with a Pre-qualification certificate which is valid for three months. It allows individuals time to shop around for a property of their choice. It could speed up your application process and Standard Bank will only need to assess the actual property for the final process.

Interested individuals can also use the Mortgage Plus website to calculate and apply for Standard Bank home loans and to find other valuable information.

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