Beryl Yewsiong: The Power of Fast, Personal and Precise Home-Loan Service
Some professionals build careers. Others build trust, one client, one approval and one life-changing set of keys at a time. Beryl Yewsiong stands firmly in the second category.
With 25 years in the home-loans space and 14 years at ooba Home Loans, Beryl has become known for a rare combination: fast turnaround with uncompromising quality, delivered through a steady, calm and deeply client-centered approach. Every application matters, because behind every approval is someone’s future home, security and dream.
Where It Started: Built in the Details, Raised by Experience
Beryl’s career began in 1995 at United Bank (now ABSA), where she worked in the new loans department, preparing documentation for bond registration. When the home-loan centre was moved to Cape Town, she faced retrenchment, a setback that eventually redirected her path.
Her return to the industry came as the assistant to an in-house bond originator, where she discovered her passion for home loans and credit education. A mentor, Matty Claassen, helped shape her early journey, reinforcing the values of accuracy, consistency and client care.
From there, she advanced through Wizard, then BetterBond for 11 years, before being recruited into ooba Home Loans. Over time, she built not just experience, but a trusted reputation for getting things done right and getting them done fast.
What Sets Her Apart: A Go-Getter With a System, Not a Slogan
Beryl’s success is not driven by luck or personality alone. It is driven by a structured system refined over decades.
1. Speed with substance
Her submissions are clean, complete and positioned correctly from the start. This allows banks to respond faster and with better offers. Typical outcomes include same-day initial feedback and fully prepared submissions within 24 to 48 hours, depending on document readiness.
2. Proactive communication
Clients never feel left in the dark. Whether it is weekday evenings, weekends or moments when anxiety spikes, Beryl is known for being available when real life happens, not just during office hours.
3. Quality that prevents problems later
Her guiding principle is simple: “Fast is smooth when you do it right the first time.”
4. Focus on the client, not just the bond value
During her years supporting top consultants, she learned the most important truth: the bond size is not the goal, the client’s long-term stability is.
Her 4-Step Approach: Practical, Predictable, Proven
To make the process efficient and stress-free, Beryl follows a clear method:
1. Assess affordability and credit early Clear budgeting, realistic expectations and identifying issues before an offer is signed.
2. Prepare a complete, well-structured application Clean documents. Correct supporting information. No gaps.
3. Keep communication consistent and transparent Updates as the banks move, often multiple times a day during busy periods.
4. Secure the best rate and guide to registration Banks compete based on a well-presented client profile, improving chances of favourable terms.
This system is what makes her service feel effortless to clients, but it is built on years of discipline.
First-Time Buyers: The Heart of Her Work
First-time buyers often step into the process nervous, unsure of terms or what banks look for. Beryl sees it differently: “Buying your first home should feel exciting, not confusing.”
She guides clients before they sign an offer to purchase, helping them understand affordability, deposit requirements, rate implications and credit expectations. This often saves buyers significant costs over the life of the loan and removes the fear of the unknown.
And when that approval arrives, her favourite moment is simple: “The message that says Congratulations.’ That’s when it becomes real.”)
Helping Banks Compete for Her Clients
Beryl does not submit applications and wait. She positions clients so banks can put forward their strongest offers. This includes:
• Ensuring affordability and credit scores are correctly represented
• Highlighting strengths in the client’s profile
• Ensuring all banks receive complete documents simultaneously
• Following up promptly to keep momentum
She also helps eligible clients explore first-time buyer cost inclusions and, where applicable, government subsidy options.
Leader in the (Flips) now FHF Space: Fast Moving, Zero Sloppiness
In the investment and flips environment, time is money. Deals move fast, sellers expect speed and investors rely on efficiency. Beryl excels here because she:
• Anticipates documents before they are requested
• Aligns timelines with buyers, agents, attorneys and banks
• Keeps submissions clean to ensure faster responses
• Moves at investor pace without sacrificing compliance or accuracy
This has earned her a strong following among repeat investors who value turnaround as much as results.
What Clients Say (HelloPeter Highlights)
Clients consistently describe Beryl with the same words: fast, professional, supportive and always available.
• Devon D: “Swift, friendly service… goes above and beyond.”
• Zita K: “Professional, friendly… made the whole process painless and stress-free.”
• Desiree K: “Superb service… no question was too difficult.”
• Cheryl T: “Always available via email, call or WhatsApp. Knowledgeable and helpful.”
• HelloPeter reviewer: “Early morning to late nights we would get feedback.”
• Repeat client: “Not enough stars… I’d recommend her every day, all day.”
These testimonials highlight the reliability and consistency that set her apart.
The Personal Foundation: Faith, Family and Courage
Beyond the workflow and results is a personal story of resilience.
Beryl was raised, and still lives, in the Northern Areas of Port Elizabeth, sharing life with her partner and their son. Her sense of identity and pride in her roots guide the humility and warmth she brings into her work.
Transitioning from back-office roles to a front-facing consultant position meant starting from scratch, hearing “I already have an originator” more times than she can count. What kept her going were two beliefs:
• “With God all things are possible.”
• And advice from her son: “Growth doesn’t happen in the comfort zone.”
These values remain central to how she serves clients today.
Purpose
In a world where service often feels rushed, automated or impersonal, Beryl remains committed to something simple:
She empowers people to own their own home, confidently, sustainably and with joy.
Role: Senior Home -Loan Consultant, ooba Home Loans
Experience: 25 years in the industry, 14 years at ooba
Known for: Speed with accuracy, 24/7 availability, structured submissions, investor-focused turnaround
Special focus: First-time buyers and property flippers
Approach: Transparent, fast, client-first, results-driven