Yes you are correct on both. I want to keep it safe for her should my mother ever decide she wants to do something else with it (buy a place that fits the budget for example) - I am also the sole beneficiary of my mother's will.
Okay awesome, thank you very much. So in summary, I transfer the R700k (I dont request to capitalize/lock it in). My repayment stays the same, my R700k will stay there and I can access it if needed, but if I dont, and I ensure to only withdraw the rebate value (the interest that is on the...
So, for those interested at all - sharing so I can possibly get advise on my best move.
I am currently taking care of my mother who is sickly and have no source of income. So Im currently spending around R5-7K a month just to keep her going. She lives in another town, but due to her illness, I...
Hahahaha, I agree. But my reason for asking or exploring this, is not because I cant afford my bond. OR to pay my bond quicker. Its a long story. Maybe I should elaborate so it will make more sense... Lol
Very stupid question, but how can I calculate my interest savings? To have an idea how much I will be able to withdraw without decreasing the R700k....
If I keep withdrawing from the flexi account, the money will eventually run out right? Meaning, if the interest accrued on the money is less than the amount I withdraw, the total in the flexi account will decrease over time?
Say I pay R700k into my bond, it sits in the flexi account, repayment...
Okay, thanks for that. Only thing I dont understand now thou is, if Im paying R700k on my bond, why is my repayment per month not going down?
Because then my total owe decreases by R700k?
Okay, so If I transfer R700k into my bond, my repayment wont go down?
What I meant is, if I pay R700k into my bond (the flexi account), it will then show R700k available?