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Paula B

1 reviews | Active since Feb 2012

12 Sept 2024, 14:40

Complaint Regarding Further Loan Application

At the time of taking out the home loan, SA Homeloans was exceptional, but over the years, we have felt a decline in the level of service. Though I have struggled to pinpoint the issue, it seems there is a lack of a human element in your current processes. I have just app**** for an advance on my homeloan which has been declined due to affordability concerns as the home is registered in my name. We are a three income household and we contribute to all expenses however, one major issue mentioned was the utility bill is paid by my husband and in my name it is considered my expense. The evaluation of my loan application feels overly mechanical, focusing only on items in my name without considering the broader context of my household’s financial situation. I call the accuracy of the evaluation process into issue.

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Replies (2)
SA Home Loans
SA Home Loans's reply12 Sept 2024, 15:02
Official
Hi Paula. Thank you for reaching out to us. We have escalated this to the relevant department and you will be contacted .

Regards
The SA Home Loans Team
SA Home Loans
SA Home Loans's reply13 Sept 2024, 07:33
Official
Hi Paula.  We regret not being able to approve your Further Advance application. As a registered Credit provider, we are compelled, under applicable legislation, to consider your income and expenses when assessing affordability as you are the sole applicant on the home loan. It would be deemed irresponsible of us to ignore the municipal expense from our assessment as the property is registered in your name. While we acknowledge that your Husband and Son contribute to household expenses, we cannot consider their income in our assessment as they are not co-applicants on the bond. 

Regards
The SA Home Loans Team