Skip to main content
Shop โ€” Finance Guides Blog About Us Contact Us
Home > Loan Calculator > R900,000 Home Loan SA

R900,000 Home Loan Monthly Repayment (South Africa 2026)

Monthly repayments, total interest, and full cost breakdown for a R900,000 home loan at 10.25% over 20 years.

Monthly Repayment

R8,834.79

R900,000 home loan ยท 10.25% interest ยท 20 year term ยท South Africa 2026

Loan Amount

R900,000

Interest Rate

10.25% p.a.

Total Interest

R1,220,350

Total Repaid

R2,120,350

Full Repayment Breakdown

DetailAmount
Loan PrincipalR900,000
Annual Interest Rate10.25%
Loan Term20 years (240 months)
Monthly RepaymentR8,834.79
Total Interest PaidR1,220,350
Total Amount RepaidR2,120,350

Compare Repayments by Loan Term

TermMonthlyTotal InterestTotal Repaid
10 yrsR12,018.51R542,221R1,442,221
15 yrsR9,809.56R865,720R1,765,720
20 yrsR8,834.79R1,220,350R2,120,350
25 yrsR8,337.45R1,601,235R2,501,235
30 yrsR8,064.91R2,003,368R2,903,368

What Does a R900,000 Home Loan Cost in South Africa?

At 10.25% (the current SA prime rate) over 20 years, a R900,000 home loan costs R8,834.79 per month and a total of R2,120,350 โ€” with R1,220,350 in interest over the full term. That interest (136% of the loan amount) reflects the cost of borrowing over a long period at the current prime rate.

South African home loans are priced at prime plus or minus a margin based on your credit profile and deposit size. The best buyers with strong credit and a 20%+ deposit can get prime minus 0.5โ€“1%, while first-time buyers with no deposit typically pay prime or prime plus 0.5%. Every 0.5% difference on a R900,000 bond changes your monthly payment by approximately R298 per month.

The SARB prime rate was 10.25% in May 2026 following six cuts from the 2024 peak of 11.75%. Further cuts in late 2026 or 2027 would reduce your instalment automatically if your bond is variable-rate.

Use our Loan Calculator to model different rates, and our Loan Affordability Calculator to check qualifying income.

Disclaimer: Estimates based on 10.25% fixed rate. SA home loans are variable. Actual repayments change with prime rate movements. Excludes initiation fees, monthly service fees, and insurance. Always confirm with your bank or mortgage originator.

Frequently Asked Questions

A R900,000 home loan in South Africa at 10.25% interest over 20 years costs R8,834.79 per month. Total repayment is R2,120,350, meaning R1,220,350 in interest over the full term.
South African banks typically require that your home loan instalment does not exceed 30% of your gross monthly income. A R900,000 home loan at R8,834.79 per month means you need a gross income of at least R29,449 per month. Banks also assess total debt load - if you have a car loan, the qualifying income required increases accordingly.
Most South African banks require a 10-20% deposit for a home loan. A 10% deposit of R90,000 reduces your bond to R810,000, bringing your monthly payment down to approximately R7,951.31. A larger deposit also improves your chances of bond approval and may secure a better interest rate.
South African home loans are typically priced at prime or prime plus/minus a margin. With prime at 10.25%, a 0.5% rate cut reduces your R900,000 monthly instalment by approximately R298 per month. Over a 20-year term that saving compounds significantly.
Beyond the bond repayment, buying a R900,000 property involves: transfer duty (none if above R1.21M threshold), bond registration costs (approximately R13,500), conveyancing fees (approximately R13,500), and ongoing costs of rates, levies, and insurance. Budget for R60,000-R120,000 in upfront transaction costs on top of your deposit.
A 20-year term on R900,000 costs R8,834.79 per month. A 30-year term reduces monthly payments to approximately R8,064.91 but adds substantial interest - total repayment over 30 years is R2,903,368 versus R2,120,350 over 20 years. The extra R783,018 in interest over 30 years is a significant long-term cost for modest monthly savings.

Related Tools

Loan CalculatorLoan AffordabilitySavings GoalNet Worth
Featured on Shipit FinanceCount on Product Hunt