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In each of these scenarios, we assumed a R700 000 mortgage at the current prime interest rate of 10.5% with a minimum monthly mortgage repayment of R7 000 a month. We also assumed that the individual had an additional R3 000 a month to invest.

Scenario one

Pay an additional R3 000 a month into your mortgage.

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