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Access bond

Access bond

Clients can access funds for home improvements for personal use through a re-advance on their bond, or by registering an additional bond on their property.

 

 

What is it

Re-Advance

  • Borrow the full amount or a portion of the original home loan.
  • Access funds registered by the client for future use.
  • A re-advance is considered on the remaining term of the original loan.
  • No need to register a new bond.

Further Bond

  • Apply for an additional bond on the property to access more funds.
  • Client can use the funds to increase the property’s value by doing alterations or additions, or use the funds for personal use.
  • Approved building plans and quotations must be provided for extensions or additions to the property.
  • A new bond must be registered.
  • Debit orders are compulsory on all accounts.
  • Monthly instalments include - reduction of capital, interest, monthly service/management fee, insurance.
How it works
  • Individuals 18 years or older.
  • Minimum joint net monthly income of 45/50% and 50/60% for single monthly net income.
  • Client must have a Standard Bank Home Loan.
  • There must be sufficient equity in the property (Further Bond).
  • The home loan must not have been in arrears for at least 6 – 12 months.
  • Proof of identity: Valid Lesotho ID/ Passport.
  • Proof of income: recent payslips.
  • Proof of employment: Letter for employer confirming employment terms.
  • Loan will be approved subject to a positive credit bureau report.
What it costs
  • Personalised interest rates.
  • Interest rate is variable and attached to the prime lending rate.
  • Interest is calculated daily and debited to the account at the end of the month.
  • A monthly service/ management fee is charged.
  • Early settlement fees (1 month interest).
  • Legal fees is paid to the Bank appointed lawyer (where applicable).
  • A full range of charges can be found in the latest Pricing Guide.
How to get it
  • You can visit the nearest branch or contact Home Loan Consultant for details on how you can be assisted on +266 2221 2754/56.
  • You can also call the Standard Lesotho Bank Contact Center for guidance on 8002 2221, or 2221 2221.
  • What is it
  • How it works
  • What it costs
  • How to get it

Re-Advance

  • Borrow the full amount or a portion of the original home loan.
  • Access funds registered by the client for future use.
  • A re-advance is considered on the remaining term of the original loan.
  • No need to register a new bond.

Further Bond

  • Apply for an additional bond on the property to access more funds.
  • Client can use the funds to increase the property’s value by doing alterations or additions, or use the funds for personal use.
  • Approved building plans and quotations must be provided for extensions or additions to the property.
  • A new bond must be registered.
  • Debit orders are compulsory on all accounts.
  • Monthly instalments include - reduction of capital, interest, monthly service/management fee, insurance.
  • Individuals 18 years or older.
  • Minimum joint net monthly income of 45/50% and 50/60% for single monthly net income.
  • Client must have a Standard Bank Home Loan.
  • There must be sufficient equity in the property (Further Bond).
  • The home loan must not have been in arrears for at least 6 – 12 months.
  • Proof of identity: Valid Lesotho ID/ Passport.
  • Proof of income: recent payslips.
  • Proof of employment: Letter for employer confirming employment terms.
  • Loan will be approved subject to a positive credit bureau report.
  • Personalised interest rates.
  • Interest rate is variable and attached to the prime lending rate.
  • Interest is calculated daily and debited to the account at the end of the month.
  • A monthly service/ management fee is charged.
  • Early settlement fees (1 month interest).
  • Legal fees is paid to the Bank appointed lawyer (where applicable).
  • A full range of charges can be found in the latest Pricing Guide.
  • You can visit the nearest branch or contact Home Loan Consultant for details on how you can be assisted on +266 2221 2754/56.
  • You can also call the Standard Lesotho Bank Contact Center for guidance on 8002 2221, or 2221 2221.