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Even the Woolies Card? Credit Score for a Home Loan in SA
7 6 min
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Even the Woolies Card? Credit Score for a Home Loan in SA

What credit score do you need for a home loan in South Africa? What the three digits decide, the three habits that move them, and what a company changes.

Michael Bowen
Michael Bowen
01/11/2026
Eish, Bank Said No? 5 Reasons Your Home Loan Was Declined
7 6 min
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Eish, Bank Said No? 5 Reasons Your Home Loan Was Declined

Home loan declined in South Africa? Your salary is only one of five reasons. Here is what the banks look at, and the four you can fix before you apply again.

Michael Bowen
Michael Bowen
31/10/2026
How Much Bond Can You Afford in South Africa?
9 5 min
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How Much Bond Can You Afford in South Africa?

How much bond can you afford? Why banks generally cap repayments at about a third of gross income, what that ceiling means for investors, and how to work around it.

Michael Bowen
Michael Bowen
21/10/2026
Do You Need a Deposit to Buy Property in South Africa?
15 4 min
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Do You Need a Deposit to Buy Property in South Africa?

Do you need a deposit to buy investment property in South Africa? Not always. Here's why your deposit may be your most expensive money, and what to do instead.

Michael Bowen
Michael Bowen
19/10/2026