Instant Fund

Editorial team

InstantFund Editorial

The InstantFund editorial team writes plain-English guides on borrowing, credit and money in South Africa.

  • 130 guides
  • Named author

Guides by InstantFund Editorial

130 guides, newest first.

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Payday Loans

Loans for the Unemployed in South Africa: What Is Realistic

Loans for the unemployed are hard to get in South Africa, because a registered lender must check that you can afford the repayment, and that needs income it can verify.

7 min read

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Payday Loans

Online Payday Loans in South Africa: Process, Cost and 7 Safety Checks

Online payday loans are short-term loans you apply for on a website or app.

7 min read

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Bad Credit

Payday Loans Under Debt Review: What the Law Says and What to Do

You cannot take payday loans under debt review in South Africa.

7 min read

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Payday Loans

Guaranteed Approval Loans: Why No Lender Can Promise One

Guaranteed approval loans cannot exist at a registered South African lender, because the National Credit Act requires an affordability assessment first.

6 min read

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Payday Loans

Instant Cash Loans in South Africa: What the Speed Really Costs

Instant cash loans in South Africa fix a short gap quickly, but the speed is not free.

7 min read

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Bad Credit

1 Hour Payday Loans No Credit Check: What Each Advert Claim Really Means

Adverts for 1 hour payday loans no credit check mix real features with claims no registered lender can make.

7 min read

About InstantFund Editorial

These guides are written by the InstantFund editorial team. We explain borrowing, credit and personal finance in South Africa in plain words, show the real cost of a loan in rand and point to cheaper options where they exist. If you spot a mistake, please tell us at [email protected] and we will correct it. Our editorial policy explains how we research, write and correct what we publish.

Frequently asked questions

Who writes these guides?

The InstantFund editorial team. Every guide is published under the team byline.

Do the guides recommend specific lenders?

No. The guides explain how short-term credit works and how to compare costs. They do not push one lender over another.

How do I report a mistake?

Email [email protected] and tell us which page and which line. Our editorial policy explains how we handle corrections.

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