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What another rate hike could cost you
AI EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A potential 25 basis-point increase in interest rates may appear insignificant, but it can substantially increase the long-term cost of borrowing. For a new R1.5 million home loan, this adjustment could result in over R60,000 in additional expenses over a 20-year period, assuming the rate remains constant.
WHY IT MATTERS
It demonstrates how even a small incremental change in interest rates can significantly increase the long-term financial burden for mortgage holders over the life of a home loan.
A 25 basis-point increase in interest rates may sound small, but a new R1.5 million home loan could cost more than R60,000 extra over 20 years if that rate never changed.
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