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Finance Your Backyard.
Generate Passive Income.

Build Rooms Property-Backed Finance Passive Income

What is Backyard Finance?

Backyard Finance is a specialized property finance product that helps South African property owners build rental rooms in their backyards. It's a property-backed loan that works like a home loan, allowing you to:

Finance the construction of backyard rental rooms

Generate passive rental income to help pay off the loan

Build wealth by increasing your property value

Access flexible repayment terms up to 30 years

Why Build Backyard Rooms?

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Generate Income

Earn rental income per month to cover your loan repayments.

Increase Property Value

Additional structures can significantly increase your property's market value.

Build Financial Security

Create a sustainable income stream that provides long-term financial stability.

The Process

  1. 1

    Submit Application

    Fill in our online application form with your details and project requirements.

  2. 2

    Document Submission

    Provide required documents including ID, payslips, bank statements, and property docs.

  3. 3

    Affordability Assessment

    We review your income, expenses, and credit profile to determine loan amount.

  4. 4

    Property Valuation

    Professional valuation to confirm property value and development potential.

  5. 5

    Approval & Payout

    Once approved, funds are released in stages as construction progresses.

Who Qualifies?

To qualify for Backyard Finance, you need to meet the following criteria:

Personal Requirements

  • South African citizen or permanent resident
  • Minimum monthly income of R15,000
  • Employed or self-employed
  • Good credit record

Property Requirements

  • You own the property or are in the process of purchasing it
  • Sufficient yard space for development
  • Property must comply with zoning regulations
  • Access to municipal services

Apply for Backyard Finance

Complete the form below to start your application. We'll be in touch within 24 hours.

Calculate Affordability

Personal Details

13-digit ID number

Contact Details

Financial Details

Property Details

Project Details

Optional - we can help you estimate

Required Documents

Note: Backyard Finance does not perform credit checks. Your information is collected for submission to our banking partners only.

Self-employed applicants:

Please provide 3-6 months bank statements OR management accounts.

By submitting this application, you agree to our Terms of Service. This is not a binding agreement and does not guarantee loan approval.

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