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How Much Home Loan Can You Afford?

Calculate your home loan affordability instantly based on your income and expenses. No sign-up needed.

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Affordability Calculator
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Monthly Repayment
📋 Estimates only. Actual approval depends on your credit profile and lender assessment.
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Bond calculator

Bond Repayment Calculator

Know the property price? Calculate your monthly repayment and once-off costs.

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Bond Registration Cost
Property Transfer Cost
Total Once-Off
Estimates — actual costs depend on attorney fee scales and property price.
💡 Costs are calculated using the SARS transfer duty table and standard SA conveyancing fee scales.
Detailed once-off costs

Bond and Transfer Cost Calculator

Get a full breakdown of all once-off costs when purchasing property in South Africa.

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Bond Registration Costs
Attorney Fees
Deeds Office Fees
Bank Initiation Fee
VAT (15%)
Total Bond Reg. Cost
Transfer Costs
Transfer Duty (SARS)
Conveyancing Fees
Deeds Office Fees
VAT (15%)
Total Transfer Cost
Total Once-Off Costs
Estimates only. Actual amounts depend on your attorney and specific transaction.
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Additional Payments Calculator

See how much interest you save by paying a little extra every month.

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Your Savings Summary
Total Interest Saved
Loan Term Reduction
New Remaining Term
Scenario 1 — Original
Monthly repayment
Total interest
Total repaid
Scenario 2 — With Extra
Monthly repayment
Total interest
Total repaid
Interest Difference
Total Repayment Difference
Loan Term Difference
Illustrative estimates. Actual savings depend on your bank's terms and payment timing.
Total cash needed

Upfront Cost Calculator for Buying a House in South Africa

Calculate the total cash you need before taking ownership of your new home.

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Total Cash Needed Upfront
Deposit Required
Bond Registration Costs
Transfer Costs (excl. duty)
Transfer Duty
Moving Costs
Emergency Buffer
Total Cash Needed
Estimates only. Actual amounts vary by property, location and attorney.
Simple process

How It Works

Three steps to understand your full home-buying picture before speaking to a bank.

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Enter Your Income or Loan Details

Start with your gross monthly income or the property price you have in mind. All inputs update in real time.

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Adjust Deposit or Expenses

Fine-tune your deposit, monthly expenses, interest rate and loan term to match your actual situation.

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Instantly See Your Affordability

View your estimated loan, repayment, transfer costs, and total upfront cash needed — all in one place.

Why Bondly

Built for South African Home Buyers

  • Instant results — Estimates appear as you type. No waiting.
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    Designed for South Africa — Uses SARS transfer duty tables and SA prime rate benchmarks.
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    Accurate bond estimates — Standard amortisation formula used by SA banks.
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    No sign-up required — Fully anonymous. Data never leaves your browser.
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    Five calculators in one — Affordability, bond, transfer, extra payments, and upfront costs.
Quick reference

Affordability by Salary

30% of income, 20-year term @ 11.75%

Monthly SalaryMax RepaymentEstimated Bond
R 10 000R 3 000R 278 000
R 15 000R 4 500R 418 000
R 20 000R 6 000R 557 000
R 25 000R 7 500R 875 000
R 30 000R 9 000R 1 050 000
R 40 000R 12 000R 1 400 000
R 50 000R 15 000R 1 750 000
Reference data

South African Home Loan Benchmarks

Use these tables to quickly understand typical repayments and buying costs.

Monthly Repayments by Interest Rate

R1,000,000 loan over 20 years

Interest RateMonthly Repayment
9%R 8 998
10%R 9 650
11%R 10 322
11.75%R 10 823
12%R 11 011
13%R 11 716
14%R 12 435

Real Cost of Buying a House

Example for R1,500,000 property

Cost TypeAmount
Deposit (10%)R 150 000
Transfer CostsR 48 000
Bond CostsR 36 000
Moving CostsR 8 000
Total NeededR 242 000
Check how much you qualify for →

Home Loan Affordability by Salary

South Africa — 20yr @ 11.75%

SalaryEstimated Bond
R 10 000R 278 000
R 15 000R 418 000
R 20 000R 557 000
R 30 000R 1 050 000
R 40 000R 1 400 000
R 50 000R 1 750 000
Calculate your exact amount →
Common questions

Frequently Asked Questions

South African banks allow a maximum of 28–30% of gross monthly income toward bond repayments. Bondly uses 30% as the upper limit. We find your maximum repayment, then reverse-calculate the loan amount using the standard amortisation formula at your chosen interest rate and term.
There is no fixed minimum, but most lenders require your bond repayment to stay below 30% of gross income. As a rough guide: R15,000/month may qualify for around R400,000; R30,000/month around R1,050,000; R50,000/month around R1,750,000 — depending on rate, term and your credit profile.
Most South African banks prefer 10–20% of the property value. 100% bonds (zero deposit) are sometimes available to applicants with excellent credit. A larger deposit lowers your monthly repayment and total interest paid.
No. Bondly provides estimates only and does not constitute a formal credit offer. Banks assess your full credit profile, employment history, existing obligations and the property valuation. Use these calculators for planning, then speak to a bond originator for formal pre-approval.