As the leading home loan provider in South Africa, we strongly believe in fulfilling our purpose of helping South Africans own a home. Let us help you get closer to your dream with our easy-to-follow guide.
Take your first steps in buying the house of your dreams Get a free Home Services property guideCheck the estimated value on any home in South Africa
Qualify meUnsure about your affordability? This service accurately checks how much you can afford
Apply for a home loanFirst-time homebuyer? Apply today and win up to R1 million* towards your home loan account. Competitions ends 31st December 2024.
I want more moneyNeed funds without applying for an additional loan? Get money from your bond when you need it
Apply for pension-backed home lendingNot sure if you qualify for a home? A pension-backed home loan is an alternative form of housing-finance where the home is secured by your retirement fund savings
Use our bond calculators to get an idea of how much you can borrow, and what your monthly repayments will be over your agreed-upon terms.
It’s also worth seeing if you qualify for a government subsidy or one of our affordable housing options.
Use our bond calculators How much can you afford?See how much you can afford to spend on a home loan.
What will it cost?Calculate how much your estimated monthly repayment will be.
You can borrow up to 108% of the property’s purchase price. Registering a bond for a higher amount means you can borrow extra later without registering a second bond.
Are you or your spouse embarking on an exciting journey of buying your first home? You can get 50%* discount on your bond registration costs if your home loan amount does not exceed R3 million. Your bond should be successfully registered before 31 March 2025 to qualify. Plus, 5 lucky winners could stand a chance to win up to R1 million* paid towards their home loan. Entries close 31 December 2024. *T&Cs apply.
When viewing properties, check for signs of damp or structural damage, and anything else that you will have to spend more money on once you’ve moved in, such as kitchen or bathroom renovations.
You might also want to have a look at repossessed properties for sale through online auction as transfer duties don’t apply to these properties.
Have a look at Standard Bank houses for sale at MyRoof properties.
You can make more informed decisions about buying a property when you know how old it is, what it last sold for, and how it compares to similar properties in the same or different areas.
With our free property guide to homes across South Africa, you can get relevant information and key insights on the estimated value of your dream home, so you can buy with confidence.
Once you’ve found the home you want, you’ll need to put in an offer to buy it.
If your offer is accepted, you and the owner must sign your offer to purchase. You may submit a copy of the offer when applying for your home loan.
You can apply for a home loan on your own, or as a trust or business, or make a joint application with your spouse or partner.
We’ll be in touch to confirm your home loan and personalised interest rate and arrange a time for you to come in and sign your home loan contract.
When you accept a home loan, it’s important to apply for building insurance for the duration of your home loan. We offer four types of insurance:
Building insurance
Covers the building structure damage caused by fire, storms, theft or burst geysers.
Home contents insurance
Covers the contents from loss or damage caused by theft, fire or storms.
Car and home insurance
Comprehensive insurance that covers your building and vehicle.
Home loan protection plan
Takes care of your bond repayments or pays off your bond in the event that you are unable to do so.
Click here for more information and a quote.