Mortgage bonds 101: Key insights for prospective homeowners

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In the first of this month’s property-themed episodes, Senior Associates and experienced conveyancers, Olwethu Ndungane-Gonya and Amaal Levy, provide a clear and informative overview of mortgage bonds. Which documentation does a prospective purchaser require to apply for a bond? Is there a benefit to using a mortgage originator? What function does a bond attorney fulfill in facilitating the bond registration process? Can a bond be reassessed? For the answers to these key legal questions and more, tune in now!

7 Jul English South Africa Business

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