Home buyer, get pre-approved for a home loan today

Whether you're looking to buy or ready to put in an offer, we recommend you get pre-approved. Do it yourself with our online Bond Indicator tool or get expertly verified by an expert before submitting your offer.

Homeowner, do you need a loan?

Get a loan...(even if you're blacklisted or under debt review)!

Alternatively Whatsapp the word "Finance" to 072 960 7711

HOW TO GET FINANCE EVEN IF YOU're BLACKLISTED OR UNDER DEBT REVIEW

If the banks have said no because of arrears, judgments, or debt review, you still have options. Learn how South Africans in your exact situation are securing vehicle, personal, and home finance legally and safely.

We’ll show you exactly what lenders look for, which documents you need, and how to structure your application so you have the best possible chance of approval — without risking your current arrangements.

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Virtual Finance | Home Loans
Virtual Finance Home Loans

One application. All the banks. Better rates.

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Affordability check

Completed – R15,000/month budget

Get pre-qualified

Complete assessment with credit check and certificate

Apply for a home loan

Found a property? Start your application

10 clients secured better-than-prime rates

≈ R1.41 million in interest savings compared with Prime

AM ZK CB MB ND
-1.2% +1.2%
Prime – 0.2%

One application. Up to 8 lenders.

We compare home loan offers from South Africa's leading banks and lenders to help you secure a competitive rate.

Standard Bank
Nedbank
FNB
Absa
RMB
Investec
SA Home Loans
Sentinel Homes

Expert guidance when you need it

Finance Consultant

Virtual Finance Team

Move from an estimate to a more complete assessment with help from our team. We can review your affordability, check your credit profile with your consent, and guide you through.

Credit check only with your consent.
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What buyers say

Many of our clients come through referrals. Here's why.

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We would 100% recommend Virtual Finance for their exceptional work in helping us secure a home loan. The process was seamless and stress-free.

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We would like to thank the team for their professionalism, swift and informative responses, industry knowledge, and continuous communication.

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They assisted us with our bond application process and were exceptionally professional, knowledgeable, and attentive throughout the entire journey.

Know where you stand before you apply

Whether you're checking your credit profile or getting pre-qualified, Virtual Finance helps you take the next step with more confidence.

Credit Score
Prequalification Certificate
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Needs attention
Fair profile
Strong profile

This is an illustrative guide only. Credit bureaus and banks use different scoring models.

Understand your credit profile

Your credit score is only one part of a home loan application. Banks also look at your affordability, deposit, debt, income stability and the property being financed.

Fair profile

You may have a fair chance of approval, but your credit profile, affordability, deposit, and existing debt still matter. Improving your profile could help strengthen your application.

Get assessed

Property Decision Engine

More than just calculators. Get smart insights to plan every step of your home buying journey.

Calculate your monthly bond repayment

Bond Repayment

Adjust the sliders below and see your results update instantly.

R 1 500 000
R 150 000 10.0% of price
%
Prime is typically 11.75%
years
Most buyers choose 20 years
Estimated Monthly Repayment
R 14 630 / month
What this means: To comfortably afford this, you should ideally earn around R 48 718 before tax.
Bond Amount R 1 350 000
Total Interest R 2 161 211
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No credit check required

Affordability Calculator

See what price range fits your current income and existing financial commitments.

R 45 000
R 5 000
E.g. car loans, credit cards, personal loans.
%
years
Estimated Maximum Bond
R 784 345
Affordable Monthly Repayment R 8 500 / month
Estimated Price Range R 705 910 - R 862 779
Find Properties in this Range
*Banks typically allow up to 30% of gross income for bond repayments.

Bond & Transfer Costs

Calculate the hidden upfront costs of buying a property in South Africa.

R 1 500 000
R 1 350 000
Usually Purchase Price minus your Deposit.
Total Upfront Costs
R 58 800
Transfer Costs: R 37 250
Transfer Duty (SARS) R 12 000
Conveyancing Fees R 22 500
Bond Costs: R 21 550
Bond Registration Fees R 18 800
Deeds Office & Sundries R 5 500
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Ready to take the next step?

Whether you are just checking affordability or ready to apply, Virtual Finance can help you move forward with clarity.

Get Started with Virtual Finance

Who is Virtual Finance?

Homeowners, Talk To Us If You Need To Access Credit - unlock the equity in your home to settle your debt.

Virtualfinance.co.za (Powered By Virtual Realty) is not your normal real estate agency who acts as an aggregator for home loans with the normal banks.

Yes we do that, we apply to ten different financiers, if you're a buyer, you can apply here for a pre-qualification certificate and home loan, but we also have other exciting products to offer.

We will 'shop-around' for great deals on products like personal loans, home loans, car loans, debt consolidation loans, insurance, and many other financial products.

By being selective of who we work with it allows us to carefully compare different providers to get you a good price and the most suitable product for you. We have providers who offer niche products which are tailor made to your unique situation. One such product is our loans to homeowners who are under debt review or blacklisted.

Best of all, it's Free to Apply so you have nothing to lose. Simply complete the questionnaire and we will give you your options.

Yes, you read correctly, even Blacklisted and Under Debt Review homeowners are Welcome to apply.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by debt? Out of options with nowhere else to turn? We can use the value in your home to put you back on the road to a stable financial future.

We help you get out of debt and debt review.

We unlock the value in your home to get you out of debt and debt review. We'll also give you access to credit - at the lowest interest rates - when no one else will.

We help you leave your judgements behind.

Are you in arrears with your accounts? Got judgements against you? We can help you get out of arrears and get rid of judgements on your credit profile by unlocking the value in your home.

With our help, you can:

Get out of debt review

Settle accounts in arrears

Have judgements removed

Cover education costs

Pay back family and friends

What is home equity?

When we refer to the value in your home, we're talking about something called home equity — this is the difference between what you owe on your bond and what your home is currently worth. At Virtual Finance we can help you access the equity in your home to get you out of debt.

Estimated property value

R1 Million

Outstanding bond amount

R200 000

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Home equity

R800 000

Virtual Realty South Africa

South African based real estate agency helping buyers and tenants across the country find, view and secure properties with confidence.

Areas served: Cape Town, Johannesburg North, Sandton, Umhlanga, Ballito, Pretoria East, Stellenbosch, Somerset West, George, Gqeberha and many more

Contact

Tel: +27 21 207 2354

Cell: +27 72 742 6963
Email: [email protected]
45 North Oaks Avenue, Cape Town, South Africa

Compliance

Virtual Realty is a registered Property Practitioner under the Property Practitioners Regulatory Authority (PPRA) (Fidelity Fund Certificate Number 202615005510000).

Fidelity Fund Certificate details, PAIA manual, POPIA and FICA policies available on request.

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