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?cocategoryid=50&companyid=22479&itemid=096366AE-D9CF-4A9D-8242-8C85E7D3AF91Look at paying your salary directly into your mortgage - Consumers are faced with a perennial choice at this time of year. Should they spend that precious year end bonus on the short term imperatives of turkey and booze, or put it into their home loan, thereby reducing the term of the bond and saving thousands of rand in interest?editor@itinews.co.za (Jean Dennis )Tue, 18 Dec 2007 12:00:00 AM GMThttp://www.itinews.co.za/companyview.aspx?cocategoryid=50&companyid=22479&itemid=6FFDB8C9-B997-4E87-9645-0313EB2396EDRemember you don't have to sell your property to refinance - Consumers should not fear their rising debt.editor@itinews.co.za (Simon Stockley )Mon, 10 Dec 2007 12:00:00 AM GMThttp://www.itinews.co.za/companyview.aspx?cocategoryid=50&companyid=22112&itemid=3104F757-F72A-4390-8673-C241F7ADDD51Interest rate increases not the best decision for the country - On Thursday this week, in line with the almost unanimous predictions of economists across the country, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) announced another 50 basis points increase in the repo rate, which means the banks will increase their interest rates by yet another 0.5% this Christmas.editor@itinews.co.za (Jack Trevena )Fri, 07 Dec 2007 12:00:00 AM GMThttp://www.itinews.co.za/companyview.aspx?cocategoryid=50&companyid=22479&itemid=F4F8F80E-E2AD-467E-A2E6-EE3FF8D0C1F6SA consumers are switching home loan providers in a bid to find better service and rates - "All the signs indicate that South Africans are becoming increasingly switch savvy", says Simon Stockley, CEO of Integer, South Africa's newest home loan provider. editor@itinews.co.za (Jean Dennis )Mon, 05 Nov 2007 12:00:00 AM GMThttp://www.itinews.co.za/companyview.aspx?cocategoryid=50&companyid=22479&itemid=92D47AED-D084-43BB-91DA-B29E4B8FC029People want choice and they are going to have it - Integer, the newly launched home loan provider set to rival South Africa's existing mortgage industry with excellent rates and service, captured over R100 million worth of mortgage applications within 36 hours of business - and over R120 million in its' first week of operation.editor@itinews.co.za (Jean Dennis )Thu, 11 Oct 2007 12:00:00 AM GMThttp://www.itinews.co.za/companyview.aspx?cocategoryid=50&companyid=22479&itemid=68686497-432C-4646-949A-7BE749F9D643Looking for South Africans tired of poor service, high interest rate charges and fees - A new home loan provider was launched today with the stated aim of introducing further competition into the South African home loans market which is currently dominated by the big four banks.editor@itinews.co.za (Jean Dennis )Tue, 02 Oct 2007 12:00:00 AM GMThttp://www.itinews.co.za/companyview.aspx?cocategoryid=50&companyid=22112&itemid=0935D7A9-EE3A-49C7-A10E-F8ACBA88D866Personal debt levels in South Africa are at their highest ever - The property market in South Africa finds itself in an interesting phase. It is poised between the macroeconomics of the country and the effect of the seasons.editor@itinews.co.za (Jack Trevena )Fri, 13 Oct 2006 12:00:00 AM GMThttp://www.itinews.co.za/companyview.aspx?cocategoryid=50&companyid=22112&itemid=A2DF917E-A2E5-4C0C-8A4F-25FE542E4725For developers, the psychological impact could be the worst - Hot on the heels of the 0.5% increase in the Bank Rate in June, the South African Reserve Bank's announced another increase, again of 0.5%. In light of the recent inflation data released, this rate increase has not come as a surprise. However, these increases will certainly have an effect on the booming property industry.editor@itinews.co.za (Monique Terrazas )Sat, 05 Aug 2006 12:00:00 AM GMThttp://www.itinews.co.za/companyview.aspx?cocategoryid=50&companyid=21801&itemid=EEDA9251-A31E-4BE6-9FE6-0E3EB77948E0Best home loans alternatives for new home purchases and refinancing - Homegrow has secured participation from more than 25 home improvement suppliers, all offering substantial discounts and added value to Homegrow bond-holders.editor@itinews.co.za (Thuli Khoza )Mon, 31 Oct 2005 12:00:00 AM GMT