NFS Insure — In Partnership with ooba Home Loans

Apply for a Home Loan

Get your Pre-Qualified Buyer's Certificate and find out exactly how much you can afford — submitted to multiple banks through our partnership with ooba.

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Why Apply

Why Get Pre-Qualified with NFS Insure?

A simple, guided process that puts you in control of your home buying journey — with a dedicated consultant managing the process alongside our partner, ooba.

Know Your Buying Power Before You Shop.

Your Pre-Qualified Buyer's Certificate is submitted to multiple major South African banks at once, giving you the strongest chance of approval and access to the most competitive interest rate — all managed by NFS Insure from start to finish.

Multiple Banks Best Rate No Cost Valid 3 Months
Dedicated Home Loan Consultant

Your application is managed personally by an NFS Insure consultant, from pre-qualification through to bank submission.

Submitted to Multiple Banks

Through our ooba partnership, one application reaches South Africa's major banks — maximizing your approval chances.

Apply Online or via WhatsApp

Complete this form and upload documents directly, or send them through via WhatsApp and email — whichever is easiest.

Certificate Valid for 3 Months

Your Pre-Qualified Buyer's Certificate remains valid for 3 months from the date it's issued, giving you time to house hunt.

No Cost to You

Our home loan pre-qualification and application service is provided at no charge to you as the applicant.

Process

How to Apply

Four simple steps from submission to receiving your Pre-Qualified Buyer's Certificate.

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Step 1
Application Form

Complete the online application below with your personal, income, and property details.

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Step 2
Upload Documents

Upload your ID, bank statements, and supporting documents directly, or send via WhatsApp / email.

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Step 3
Bank Submission

Your consultant submits your application to multiple banks via our ooba partnership.

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Step 4
Get Your Certificate

Receive your Pre-Qualified Buyer's Certificate, valid for 3 months, and start house hunting with confidence.

Before You Apply

Who Can Apply?

You can apply for home loan pre-qualification whether you're salaried, self-employed, or earn commission.

South African ID or Valid Passport

You must hold a valid South African ID document, or a valid passport with permanent residency / work permit.

Proof of Income

A steady salary, business income, or commission earnings that can be verified through bank statements or financials.

18 Years or Older

You must be at least 18 years of age to apply for a home loan in South Africa.

Good Credit Standing

A clear or manageable credit record improves your chances of approval and better interest rates.

Documents Ready to Submit

All required supporting documents should be available and ready to upload at the time of application.

Intention to Purchase Property

You should have a genuine intention to purchase residential property in South Africa.

Should you not be contacted within 3 business days of applying, please contact us at homeloans@nfs.insure.

Documents

Required Supporting Documents

What you need depends on how you earn your income — have these ready before you apply.

Salaried Applicants

Copy of ID document (front & back)Required
Latest 3 months' personal bank statements (salary deposits)Required
Latest 3 months' pay slips (6 months if overtime/commission)Required
Completed and signed ooba application formRequired

Self-Employed Applicants

Copy of ID document (front & back)Required
Latest 6 months' personal & business bank statementsRequired
Latest 2 years' financial statements / tax returnsRequired
Proof of business registration (CIPC/CK documents)Optional
Confidentiality Notice

The information you provide will be treated in the strictest confidence and shared only with NFS Insure, ooba, and the banks required to process your home loan application.

NFS Insure reserves the right to request additional information or documents to verify your application.

Accepted formats: PDF, DOC, DOCX, JPG, PNG. Maximum 10MB per file.

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Complete the Application Form

The application process starts with completing this form. All fields marked * are required.

Home Loan Pre-Qualification Application

NFS Insure | FSP No. 53910  |  In Partnership with ooba  |  All information is protected and treated with full confidentiality

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Income
Property
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Declaration
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Application Submitted!

Thank you for applying for home loan pre-qualification with NFS Insure. Our team will review your application and be in touch within 3 business days with your next steps.

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Personal Details

Tell us a little about yourself.

Employment & Income Details

Tell us how you earn your income — this determines which documents you'll need to upload.

Property & Loan Details

Tell us about the property you're looking to purchase, or your general budget if you haven't found one yet.

Upload Supporting Documents

Upload all required documents. Accepted formats: PDF, DOC, DOCX, JPG, PNG. Max 10MB per file.

If you're self-employed, upload your financial statements / tax returns in place of pay slips.

Upload ID or Passport

PDF, JPG, PNG • Max 10MB

Upload Bank Statements

Salaried: 3 months • Self-employed: 6 months

Upload Latest Pay Slips

3 months (6 if overtime/commission)

Upload Financials / Tax Returns

Latest 2 years

Upload Completed ooba Form

PDF, DOC, DOCX, JPG, PNG

Upload any additional documents

CIPC docs, offer to purchase, etc.

Declaration & Submission

Please read and confirm the following declarations before submitting your application.

Confidentiality Notice: All information submitted through this form is treated in the strictest confidence and will only be shared with NFS Insure, ooba, and the banks required to process your application. NFS Insure (FSP No. 53910) reserves the right to request additional documentation to verify any information provided.

You will receive a confirmation upon submission. If not contacted within 3 business days, email homeloans@nfs.insure.