http://www.itinews.co.zaThe complete South African Financial Services News and Information PortalCopyright (C) 2006editor@itinews.co.zawebmaster@itinews.co.zaenITINews RSS Generatorhttp://www.itinews.co.za/companyview.aspx?companyid=22207&itemid=20F09E7E-6676-4DBF-A55C-E4CFA08E5475To accelerate delivery of affordable housing on a large scale - Today, a private and public sector co-operation between National Housing Finance Corporation (NHFC) and Absa is poised to cause a dent to the prevalent housing backlog in the country especially in the affordable market.editor@itinews.co.za (Andree Laubscher )Mon, 26 Nov 2007 12:00:00 AM GMThttp://www.itinews.co.za/companyview.aspx?companyid=22207&itemid=3ECA6DB0-CA29-4A3D-AE9F-91D5E2618366The worst thing consumers can do is to try to 'sidestep' the bank - "As the well-being of our customers always comes first, we need to ensure that they can afford any agreement they enter into with the bank, as stipulated by the National Credit Act," says Gavin Opperman, Absa Home Loans Managing Executive.editor@itinews.co.za (Andree Laubscher )Thu, 22 Nov 2007 12:00:00 AM GMThttp://www.itinews.co.za/companyview.aspx?companyid=22207&itemid=A66DA603-281A-46C4-AAA6-B922F3FC6BD8By 2010 Absa will be involved in 100 000 affordable homes - Absa introduced the first phase of its bonded houses in the R400 million Olievenhoutbosch Ministerial Housing Project today by offering more houses to customers in this integrated affordable housing project.editor@itinews.co.za (Andree Laubscher )Tue, 06 Nov 2007 12:00:00 AM GMThttp://www.itinews.co.za/companyview.aspx?companyid=22207&itemid=BDF8C8C2-6633-4193-9ABD-802C1079A2F6A home within the reach of many first-time home buyers - Affordable housing in South Africa got a shot in the arm today when Absa, the country's largest retail bank, inked an agreement with the French Development Agency (Agence FranC'aise de DC)veloppement - AFD) to borrow 40 million Euros.editor@itinews.co.za (Andree Laubscher )Wed, 12 Sep 2007 12:00:00 AM GMThttp://www.itinews.co.za/companyview.aspx?companyid=22207&itemid=A5FF4500-21E3-47B1-8426-7FC8A3C813CAThere is a dire need for people to become more aware of the needs in communities - In an effort to contribute to social upliftment and support South Africa's fight against poverty, Absa's Home Loans employees - in the spirit of volunteerism - have taken part in the bank's "Bana Pele" (Children First) projects aimed at making a strong and long-lasting difference in the lives of those less fortunate.editor@itinews.co.za (Andree Laubscher )Wed, 29 Aug 2007 12:00:00 AM GMThttp://www.itinews.co.za/companyview.aspx?companyid=22207&itemid=222AC189-A5B6-4A9B-9043-F58081621B8DSelling to realise investment value is very enticing - Homeowners are getting jittery. They want to know if the time is right to jump out of property into other investment opportunities. The short answer is a yes - and no.editor@itinews.co.za (Gavin Opperman )Mon, 18 Jun 2007 12:00:00 AM GMThttp://www.itinews.co.za/companyview.aspx?companyid=22207&itemid=033F2526-EDC5-49F4-B28B-B48061B2C1C2Will impact negatively on the affordability of housing - The Reserve Bank's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) hiked the repo rate today by another 50 basis points to a level of 9,5%. Interest rates have been hiked by a total of 250 basis points since June last year.editor@itinews.co.za (Andree Laubscher )Thu, 14 Jun 2007 12:00:00 AM GMThttp://www.itinews.co.za/companyview.aspx?companyid=22207&itemid=EF082DC2-01CE-482E-A242-A0BE2FE85EF8Consumer rights come with consumer responsibilities - do's and don'ts for home owners - The NCA was designed to provide consumers with additional protection against unscrupulous lenders but this protection which provides consumers with a range of rights, requires them to act responsibly if they are to make use thereof.editor@itinews.co.za (Gavin Opperman )Tue, 05 Jun 2007 12:00:00 AM GMThttp://www.itinews.co.za/companyview.aspx?companyid=22207&itemid=2893C6AD-1463-47BB-A198-39B2FD42E799Valuable tips to consider when you are in the process of buying your dream home - Buying property is probably one of the most important and solid investments you make in life.editor@itinews.co.za (Gavin Opperman )Thu, 17 May 2007 12:00:00 AM GMThttp://www.itinews.co.za/companyview.aspx?companyid=22207&itemid=0FA1DE69-95F1-43B2-9FE7-F5336DD5BA5DGreater focus on housing delivery at the bottom end of the market - The Minister of Finance, Trevor Manual, is expected to lay the 2007/08 National Budget before Parliament around 21 February this year.editor@itinews.co.za (Andree Laubscher )Mon, 05 Feb 2007 12:00:00 AM GMT