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24/07/2026

Interest Rates Held at 10.50%: What the SARB Decision Means for Homeowners

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has officially decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 7.00%, leaving the prime lending rate steady at 10.50%.

While a rate hold brings much-needed breathing room and prevents another jump in your monthly bond repayments, interest rates remain at restrictive levels. Combined with recent spikes in fuel prices and general cost-of-living pressures, keeping your home loan healthy requires an active approach.

As bond originators, our priority is helping you protect your property and build long-term home equity. Here is how to navigate your home loan in the current market:

1. Run a Quick "Homeowner Stress Test"

Check where your monthly budget stands by calculating your Debt-to-Income (DTI) ratio

Under 35%: Healthy position. You have a solid safety buffer.

36% – 50%: Manageable squeeze—time to trim non-essentials and focus on clearing high-interest store cards or credit cards.

Over 50%: High risk—your home loan is at risk of being crowded out by smaller, high-interest unsecured debts.

2. Protect Your Mortgage from High-Interest Unsecured Debt

Even with the rate pause, credit cards and store accounts often carry interest rates between 20% and 25%+, while your home loan sits at or near Prime (10.50%).

The Danger: Trying to keep up with expensive store cards while letting your home loan fall into arrears.

The Strategy: Prioritize your bond above unsecured accounts. If you have built up extra funds in an Access Bond, you can strategically draw on them to pay off high-rate store accounts—instantly reducing your overall interest burden. (Tip: Be sure to pay that capital back into your bond as quickly as possible!)

3. Talk to Us EarlyA rate hold means your mortgage payment isn't going up today, but if rising fuel and living costs are making it hard to make ends meet, don't wait for a missed debit order. Contacting us early allows us to explore options like term extensions or refinancing before your credit profile is affected.

💬 Need guidance on managing your home loan or applying for a bond in today's market? Drop a comment below or send us a direct message!

29/05/2026

That 25-basis-point hike from the Reserve Bank definitely sent a ripple through everyone's pocket yesterday.

🇿🇦 Let’s talk about the interest rate hike—and what it actually means for your pocket.
The South African Reserve Bank just raised the repo rate to 7.00%, which pushes the prime lending rate up to 10.50%. Whether you are steering a corporate boardroom or managing a household monthly budget, this news changes the game.

Here is the quick, no-nonsense breakdown of what’s happening, why it’s happening, and how to navigate it:

1. The Reality Check: What does this cost you?

Bonds & Car Loans: Your monthly repayments on variable-rate loans are going up. As a quick rule of thumb, you’re looking at roughly an extra R37 a month for every R300,000 you owe.

Credit Cards & Store Accounts: This is where the real sting is. With standard credit card rates hovering around 18%, carrying a retail debt balance right now is nearly 74% more expensive than your home loan.

2. The "Why": It’s a shield, not just a penalty

It feels like we're being punished, but the Reserve Bank is playing defense. Inflation ticked up to 4.0% recently, driven by global fuel spikes and agricultural risks. By bumping rates now, the central bank is trying to protect the buying power of the Rand. If they don't step in to cool things down, the money in our wallets will buy significantly less food and petrol by the end of the year.

3. The Forward-Thinking Strategy: How do we pivot?

Complaining won't change the prime rate, but changing our strategy will protect our cash flow. Here is how to handle the shift:

Kill the high-interest debt: If you have any spare cash, aggressively pay down credit cards and store accounts first. Standing still on retail debt right now is a losing battle.

Audit your cash flow: Both businesses and households need to review variable expenses today. Efficiency is the ultimate competitive advantage when money gets expensive.

Look for the silver lining: If you have cash reserves or a savings account, this hike means your interest earnings are going up. Make sure your bank is actually passing that benefit on to you.

It's a tough season for disposable income, but those who adapt early are the ones who come out ahead. Let’s adjust the sails and keep moving forward. 💼🚀

29/05/2025

14/09/2023

14/09/2023

Since buying a home is one of the most important decisions, investments, and achievements that you will make in your lifetime,

Here are some facts that's good to know.

At the moment the South African property market actually favors buyers.
If you have more than one income stream it can assist with your bond qualification and application.
Getting a pre-approval greatly helps you as you know what you can
afford and spend when house hunting.

eBonds services are free to buyers.
You send us the necessary documents we do the legwork and followup.

Want to buy your dream home but didnt qualify for finance talk to us, we can assist with credit clearance.
For your pre-approval and Homeloan needs
WhatsApp "Bond" to 084 726 3035

14/02/2023

For a pre qualification contact us
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