The prime interest rate has increased from 11% to 15.5% in past two years (June 2006 to June 2008). The monthly installment for a R500,000 bond taken in June 2006 would have increased from R5,161 to R6,724 over the same period – an increase of 30%. (SARB)

This week’s theme: Debt

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