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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Present the factual requirements of mortgage finance options

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
13300	Present the factual requirements of mortgage finance options
ORIGINATOR
SGB Banking and Micro Finance
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
BANKSETA - Banking Sector Education and Training Authority
FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies			Finance, Economics and Accounting
ABET BAND	UNIT STANDARD TYPE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Undefined	Regular	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	10
REGISTRATION STATUS		REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE	SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		2018-07-01	2023-06-30	SAQA 06120/18
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2026-06-30		2029-06-30

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.

This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard.

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD

This unit standard is intended for learners who have or will have contact with borrowers in search of information regarding loan options.

Persons credited with this unit standard will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of terms and concepts associated with mortgage finance, explain general requirements for a standard loan, explain requirements for a building loan and match a clients needs with a specific mortgage finance solution/product.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

It is assumed that the learner has an understanding of the concepts related to property, ownership, security, mortgage finance as a form of security, and knowledge of the bond registration process. Learners should be competent in Communication at level 3.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

N/A

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of terms and concepts associated with mortgage finance

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. The concept of what a mortgage loan is and how it operates is explained in own words according to general financial principles and general banking policy and practice.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. The rights and responsibilities of the parties to the loan are identified and explained according to the mortgage finance loan agreement.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Typical terms and requirements unique to mortgage finance agreements are identified and explained according to the loan agreement.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. The key consequences associated with mortgage finance are identified and explained according to general banking policy and practice.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Explain general requirements for a standard loan

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. A typical profile to qualify for a mortgage finance loan is compiled and explained in own words according to general financial principles and general banking policy and practice.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. The relationship between the value of the property and the amount of a mortgage finance loan is explained using example according to the financier's lending policy.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. The details relating to repayment of the loan are explained using examples according to the financier's lending policy.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Instalments, repayment, term of loan, interest. Evidence of competence across the full range is required.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. The supporting documentary requirements for the evaluation and processing of a standard mortgage loan are specified and their purpose explained according to the financier's lending policy.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Explain requirements for a building loan

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. The characteristics of a building loan as a type of mortgage finance are explained according to the financier's policy.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. The process and procedure and calculation related to progress payments during the course of building are explained according to the financier's procedure and policy.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. The concept and calculation of interim interest is explained with illustrative examples.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. The financial implications and consequences to the financier associated with a building loan are explained according to the financier's risk management approach.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. The documentary requirements for the consideration and processing of a building loan are specified and their purpose explained according to the financier's lending policy.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Building contract, NHBRC registration, approved/acceptable builder/ contractor, approved building plans, schedule of finishes.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Match a clients needs with a specific mortgage finance solution/product

OUTCOME RANGE

Mortgage finance products offered to both high income and low-income clients. Evidence of competence in both income categories is required.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. The clients basic finance requirements are identified according to the client's needs.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. The features and benefits of the financier's particular product are explained and compared to similar products according to the financier's marketing approach.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. The match of client need to the appropriate mortgage finance solution is illustrated through a business case analysis according to the financier's policy, practice and product range.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

1 Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.
2 Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard or assessing this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA.
3 Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the agreed ETQA procedures.

Therefore, anyone wishing to be assessed against this unit standard may apply to be assessed by any assessment agency, assessor or provider institution that is accredited by the relevant ETQA.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

The knowledge acquired in this standard relates to an understanding of what a mortgage loan is and how it works in practice and in principle. This includes what the loan offers a client, what sort of financial implications and consequences are associated with lending of this kind and what lending qualifying criteria are required and why. The criteria against which this knowledge is evaluated are expressed in the standard.

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME

N/A

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES

N/A

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

In this standard the learner demonstrates the ability to identify and solve problems when matching the clients need to the appropriate mortgage finance solution is illustrated through a business case analysis according to the financier`s policy, practice and product range.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

In this standard the learner demonstrates the ability to collect, organise and critically evaluate information when a typical profile to qualify for a mortgage finance loan is compiled and explained in own words according to general financial principles and general banking policy and practice.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING

In this standard the learner demonstrates the ability to understand the relationship between the value of the property and the amount of a mortgage finance loan is explained using example according to the financier`s lending policy.

UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA

N/A

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015.

UNIT STANDARD NOTES

Additional information:

Legal requirements:

All procedures must meet recognised codes of practice as well as obligations required by current legislation within South Africa and within the normal parameters of the defined job/task.

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Elective	61589	National Certificate: Banking	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD:

This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.

1.	Absa Learning & Development
2.	Advanced Assessments and Training (Pty) Ltd
3.	AFRICAN BANK LTD
4.	Chartall Business College
5.	CHARTER ACADEMY
6.	Cornerstone Supreme ( Pty ) Ltd
7.	Felix Risk Training Consultants
8.	Plumb Line Risk Alignment
9.	Riverwalk Trading 151 CC trading as Culhane Consulting
10.	The Academy of Financial Markets
11.	The Institute of Literacy Advancement
12.	THE SHERQ CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE PTY LTD