
Growth in the value of outstanding household mortgage balances (R993,3 billion and 77,4% of total household secured credit balances and 67,8% of total private sector mortgage balances) came to 4,9% y/y at end-August (4,6% y/y at end-July). This was the highest year-on-year growth in mortgage balances since the end of November 2010. The
value of mortgage balances is the net result of all property transactions related to mortgage loans, including additional capital amounts paid into mortgage accounts and
extra monthly payments above normal mortgage repayments.
Trends in and the outlook the macro economy, as well as household sector finances, consumer confidence and property market sentiment will continue to drive the demand for and growth in household credit and mortgage finance.

