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What factors colour your credit application?

What factors colour your credit application?

24 February 2021

When you apply for a loan, your prospective creditor will assess whether you can afford the monthly repayments. But what do creditors actually consider on your credit report, and what most interests them?

Taking out a personal loan for a home deposit – is it wise?

Taking out a personal loan for a home deposit – is it wise?

8 February 2021

When purchasing a home, you’ll often be advised to make a down payment to reduce interest and the amount you’ll pay back for the loan. Unfortunately, not everyone can afford this deposit right away and some resort to taking out a p...

Should you strive for an excellent credit score?

Should you strive for an excellent credit score?

24 January 2021

We often hear from financial experts that we should improve our credit score because it puts us in good stead with the credit providers – and it really does. When you have a good credit score, you’ll be in a favourable position to ...

Are you financially secure enough to buy your first home?

Are you financially secure enough to buy your first home?

14 January 2021

When you buy your first home, you need to make sure you’re in a secure financial position so that you can stay afloat in spite of your increased financial responsibility. But are you aware of all the costs you’ll have to carry?

How to convince your lender to report your good credit history to the bureaus

How to convince your lender to report your good credit history to the bureaus

6 January 2021

Every month you diligently pay your creditors, but when you check your credit score, you notice that your credit report remains unchanged. After enquiring about your credit score, you find out that your creditor hasn’t reported your ...

Can you cancel your credit life cover?

Can you cancel your credit life cover?

24 December 2020

When you take out a credit agreement, it often includes credit life cover to settle your outstanding debt in dire circumstance. Cover conditions include, for example, retrenchment or the onset of disability. But this cover does come at a cost, s...

3 Tips to maintain your credit score

3 Tips to maintain your credit score

13 December 2020

With the cost of living ever increasing, honouring your credit agreements can be difficult. However, it’s essential to make your repayments on time, as failing to do so will damage your credit score, and your ability to obtain further cre...

Prime and repo rates: How do they affect you?

Prime and repo rates: How do they affect you?

12 December 2020

When we talk about borrowing money, terms like the repo rate and the prime lending rate tend to come up. But what are they and how do they affect you?

7 Ways to repair your credit score if you are subject to reckless lending

7 Ways to repair your credit score if you are subject to reckless lending

8 December 2020

If your creditor does not follow the proper protocols when offering you credit, they may be guilty of reckless lending. As a result, your credit record may suffer a blow. If this happens to you, how can you address it?

Top 5 things to consider before taking on further credit

Top 5 things to consider before taking on further credit

29 November 2020

Nowadays, the process of attaining credit has become easier and faster. Although applying for, and receiving cash on the same day may excite potential lenders, it doesn’t come without serious repercussions if you’re not wise. 

How long does it take to change your credit life cover provider?

How long does it take to change your credit life cover provider?

17 November 2020

You have the right to choose your own credit life cover provider. But how long will it take to do this, and is it worth the effort?

6 Ways you can secure lower interest rates

6 Ways you can secure lower interest rates

15 November 2020

It’s tempting to be anxious when thinking about credit cards or loan repayments. However, having and living with credit is not a bad thing, if you manage it responsibly and approach it proactively. One way to do this is to secure low inte...

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