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InstantFund Editorial
The InstantFund editorial team writes plain-English guides on borrowing, credit and money in South Africa.
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Guides by InstantFund Editorial
130 guides, newest first.
Mini loans are small short-term loans, and they cost more per rand because part of the fees does not shrink with the amount.
Payday loans with bad credit can help or hurt your record, depending on how you repay.
A genuine South African lender never asks you to pay before the loan is paid out.
If you need urgent cash loans, spend the first hour working out the smallest amount you need and the date you can repay it.
No credit check payday loans are only legal in South Africa if the lender is registered with the NCR and still checks that you can afford the repayment.
A fast cash loan can come from a creditor arrangement, an employer advance, family, a stokvel, a bank overdraft, selling something, or a registered short-term lender.
About InstantFund Editorial
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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