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Welcome

 

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Mission


To act on behalf of Member Organisations and Senior Citizens with a view to promoting and advancing the interests, welfare and quality of life of such Senior Citizens by promoting the benefits of the Home Equity Release concept in accordance with the Code of Conduct adopted by SAHERPA.

 

 

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Objectives


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To obtain consensus of opinion from its Member Organisations on matters of interest common to the Home Equity Release industry and Senior Citizen clients, and to take appropriate action where deemed necessary.

 

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To become involved in and strive to co-operate with Government in the creation of positive, pro-active supporting legislation where necessary, aimed at allowing the industry to develop to its maximum potential for the benefit of Member Organisations, Senior Citizens and other stakeholders.

 

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To negotiate with other organisations with similar objectives should any become operational.

 

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To approach and engage with the media on matters pertaining to the mission and objectives of SAHERPA.

 

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To liaise with local and international bodies of a similar nature to SAHERPA on matters of mutual interest.

 

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To disseminate relevant information to its Member Organisations and other interested parties.

 

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To identify, help and encourage voluntary membership of SAHERPA by all relevant industry participants.

 

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To research, develop, implement and amend (as required from time to time) such a Code of Conduct and Rules of Approval that Member Organisations will follow and adhere to as part of their normal business practice, in the interests of the Senior Citizens of the Republic of South Africa and the Home Equity Release industry.

 

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To promote the responsible development and sustainability of the Home Equity Release industry in South Africa.

 

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Anything ancillary to the above.