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"Can you still get a 100% home loan in 2026?" My name is Nathan Fumal, CEO of KILICASA. I cover zero-deposit bonds, bank lending criteria and buyer options in SA. What a "100% home loan" means in South Africa A 100% home loan (often called a
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"How will 2026 prime rate moves affect my bond?" My name is Nathan Fumal, CEO of KILICASA, and I cover how prime changes impact SA property buyers. What is the prime rate and why it matters to South African homebuyers The prime rate is the benchmark interest rate
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“How much deposit do I need?” My name is Nathan Fumal, CEO of KILICASA. I explain how much deposit buyers need to purchase property in South Africa in 2026. Introduction Buying property in South Africa in 2026 raises the same urgent question: how much cash do I need up front?
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"Will my bond survive rate hikes?" My name is Nathan Fumal, CEO of KILICASA, and in this article I cover fixed vs variable home loan rates in South Africa. Learn which option suits you. Why the fixed vs variable rate decision matters in South Africa Choosing between a
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"Can I boost my credit score fast to secure a bond?" My name is Nathan Fumal, CEO of KILICASA, and I cover how to improve credit score South Africa before applying for a bond. Why your credit score matters when applying for a bond In South Africa, your
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"Which bond originator is best for my home loan?" My name is Nathan Fumal, CEO of KILICASA; I compare ooba vs BetterBond for South African buyers and investors. Why the choice of bond originator matters in South Africa Choosing a bond originator affects your interest rate, turnaround time,
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"Will mortgage rates keep rising?" My name is Nathan Fumal, I am the CEO of KILICASA, and in this article I cover: home loan interest rates South Africa 2026. Introduction: why 2026 matters for buyers and investors After a period of volatile global monetary policy, 2026 is shaping
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"Would a buyer decide in 30 seconds?" My name is Nathan Fumal, CEO of KILICASA, and I cover show house tips South Africa and why first impressions matter. Why first impressions matter in the South African market In a market where buyers and investors compare dozens of properties
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"A picture sells a home." My name is Nathan Fumal, CEO of KILICASA, and in this article I cover how photography and video boost property listings in South Africa. Why professional visuals matter in the South African market In South Africa's competitive property market, first impressions
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"Can the estate be sold?" My name is Nathan Fumal, I am the CEO of KILICASA, and in this article I cover: Selling a deceased estate property in South Africa. Introduction Selling property from a deceased estate is common but legally sensitive. Executors, heirs and investors must navigate
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"Does a neat front yard increase sale price?" I'm Nathan Fumal, CEO of KILICASA. I cover how curb appeal affects property values in SA neighbourhoods. Why curb appeal matters for buyers and investors in South Africa Curb appeal is the first emotional and practical signal a
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"Which agent will truly protect my investment?" My name is Nathan Fumal, I am the CEO of KILICASA, and in this article I cover: how to choose the best estate agent in South Africa 2026. Why choosing the right agent matters in 2026 The South African property market