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Purchasing loan

Purchasing loan

A home loan is for clients who wish to purchase a first home, second home or invest. It is for the outright purchase of a turnkey property or primary accommodation. Buying an already existing property.

 

 

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 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 once off initiation fee is charged for new loans.
  • A monthly service/ management fee is charged.
  • Early settlement fees (1 month interest).
  • Legal fees is paid to the Bank appointed lawyer.
  • A full range of charges can be found in the latest Pricing Guide.
How it works
  • Individuals 18 years or older.
  • Minimum joint net monthly income of 45/50% and 50/60% for single monthly net income.
  • Proof of identity: Valid Lesotho ID/ Passport.
  • Proof of income: recent payslips.
  • 6 months certified bank statements (if using another bank).
  • Proof of employment: Letter for employer confirming employment terms
  • The property must be assessed and a suitable value found. A Valuation Report from one of our approved valuers.
  • Sale Agreement (for Home Purchase, Developer Construction).
  • Property Title documents (For title search).
  • Loan will be approved subject to a positive credit bureau report.
Product benefits

A property is a valuable asset.

Invest in something concrete and move in to your own home with our 70% to 100% mortgage financing.

Product details
  • Between 70% and 100% finance of the  properties market value. It caters for 100% sale price plus the closing costs such as Stamp Duty and Legal Fees.
  • Minimum loan amount – M 100,000.00.
  • Minimum Property value – M 250,000.00.
  • There is no maximum loan amount – dependent on affordability.
  • Debt to income ratio – should not exceed 50/60% of net salary.
  • The bank will finance the Deposit, Stamp Duty and Legal Fees required to own the property.
  • Loan term up to 20 years.
  • Debit orders are preferred for monthly repayments from a Standard Bank salary account.
  • Monthly instalments include - reduction of capital, interest, monthly service/management fee, insurance.
  • The home loan can be terminated at the end of the agreement or early settlement.
  • How to get it
  • What it costs
  • How it works
  • Product benefits
  • Product details
  • 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.
  • 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 once off initiation fee is charged for new loans.
  • A monthly service/ management fee is charged.
  • Early settlement fees (1 month interest).
  • Legal fees is paid to the Bank appointed lawyer.
  • A full range of charges can be found in the latest Pricing Guide.
  • Individuals 18 years or older.
  • Minimum joint net monthly income of 45/50% and 50/60% for single monthly net income.
  • Proof of identity: Valid Lesotho ID/ Passport.
  • Proof of income: recent payslips.
  • 6 months certified bank statements (if using another bank).
  • Proof of employment: Letter for employer confirming employment terms
  • The property must be assessed and a suitable value found. A Valuation Report from one of our approved valuers.
  • Sale Agreement (for Home Purchase, Developer Construction).
  • Property Title documents (For title search).
  • Loan will be approved subject to a positive credit bureau report.

A property is a valuable asset.

Invest in something concrete and move in to your own home with our 70% to 100% mortgage financing.

  • Between 70% and 100% finance of the  properties market value. It caters for 100% sale price plus the closing costs such as Stamp Duty and Legal Fees.
  • Minimum loan amount – M 100,000.00.
  • Minimum Property value – M 250,000.00.
  • There is no maximum loan amount – dependent on affordability.
  • Debt to income ratio – should not exceed 50/60% of net salary.
  • The bank will finance the Deposit, Stamp Duty and Legal Fees required to own the property.
  • Loan term up to 20 years.
  • Debit orders are preferred for monthly repayments from a Standard Bank salary account.
  • Monthly instalments include - reduction of capital, interest, monthly service/management fee, insurance.
  • The home loan can be terminated at the end of the agreement or early settlement.