{"id":5962,"date":"2023-08-14T17:46:07","date_gmt":"2023-08-14T17:46:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/propertyprofessional.co.za\/?p=5962"},"modified":"2023-08-15T07:48:06","modified_gmt":"2023-08-15T07:48:06","slug":"dawn-van-alphen-brings-bondmagic-to-the-industry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/propertyprofessional.co.za\/2023\/08\/14\/dawn-van-alphen-brings-bondmagic-to-the-industry\/","title":{"rendered":"Dawn van Alphen brings BondMagic to the industry"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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MortgageMax CEO Jors van Niekerk and his team have recognised Cape Town-based bond originator, Dawn van Alphen, for her incredible contribution to the bond origination industry with a MortgageMax Industry Legend Award. Over the past 20 years, Dawn has built her business, BondMagic, on \u2018Simply Smarter Service\u2019. And given the incredible success she\u2019s achieved, it\u2019s clear that this single-minded approach has resonated with clients, time and time again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dawn has been involved in the property industry since 1981 when she started out as an estate agent. In 1993, she moved into the home loan industry as a bond consultant after being head-hunted by FNB \u2013 within a year of her move, she was managing all the FNB bond consultants in the Western Cape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dawn joined Absa in 1997 after being approached by the bank and in 1999, she moved into bond origination when she was head-hunted yet again. After negotiating with her employer to bring in business from independent agents she had established relationships with and finding that this business was exceeding her assigned agent business, Dawn decided in early 2003 that the time was right to branch out on her own, a move she describes as the best decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I thrive on making my clients\u2019 dreams of owning a home a reality. And I\u2019m passionate about giving the very best of myself in my chosen career to clients, banks, and my colleagues at MortgageMax (my silent partners), each and every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I\u2019m a perfectionist when it comes to admin and paperwork and I pride myself on delivering a perfectly completed application along with all of the required supporting documentation. I also personally complete every application to ensure that everything is done correctly and to remove any stress from my clients who often find the paperwork overwhelming. I\u2019m happy to say that I\u2019ve been told many times by the banks I work with that my applications are a pleasure to work on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
My greatest joy is opening an email with a \u2018Final Bond Grant\u2019. Every time I receive one, I do a happy Bond Grant dance! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I take a personal interest in every single client and take the time to determine their wants and needs. I put them at ease by answering all their questions and offering guidance when it is needed. I also remind them that I\u2019m just a call away if they are unsure or uncertain about anything relating to the home loan application and process. Over the years I\u2019ve encouraged the estate agents I work with to allow me Pre-Qualify their potential buyers as this gives everyone \u2013 agent, buyer and seller \u2013 peace of mind when an Offer to Purchaser is submitted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When I started BondMagic, there weren\u2019t many self-employed applicants. This sector of the market has increased substantially over time, so I\u2019ve had to improve my knowledge on exactly what a mortgage lender requires to consider an application of this nature favourably.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
My clients entrust me with the biggest investment of their lives, so it\u2019s up to me to make the homebuying process as easy as I can by holding their hands from beginning to end and keeping them constantly updated on the progress of their application. The period between the Offer to Purchase being submitted and the bond being granted can be very stressful and it\u2019s my duty to make that road as smooth and uncomplicated as humanly possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
My husband Mike is my inspiration and greatest supporter. I\u2019m very blessed to have him constantly guiding me \u2013 even as I\u2019m answering these questions, he\u2019s leading me through the process. Mike has worked in banking for over 45 years and headed up Absa Home Loans in the Western Cape, and his knowledge of the industry is admirable. He has taught me to keep a cool, calm head under pressure, to believe in myself and never to make rash and hasty decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s the complete satisfaction that comes with knowing that I\u2019ve been part of making someone\u2019s dream a reality. I\u2019m so grateful to have a career doing something I\u2019m so passionate about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The honour of receiving the MortgageMax Origination Industry Legend Award in December 2022 in recognition of my dedication to service excellence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Always put the client first by establishing their wants and needs. Be 100% thorough with your applications and the paperwork required by banks, and make sure you have an excellent understanding of the mortgage bond process and legalities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember that the client is king and treat them accordingly. Don\u2019t make promises you can\u2019t keep!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Dawn van Alphen is a veteran bond originator with great advice to share for those applying for a bond, as well as new bond originators.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":5964,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1214],"tags":[1417,1416,1413,1411,1418,284],"yoast_head":"\n