Editorial team
InstantFund Editorial
The InstantFund editorial team writes plain-English guides on borrowing, credit and money in South Africa.
- 130 guides
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Guides by InstantFund Editorial
130 guides, newest first.
A debit order lets a business take money from your account on agreed dates.
An emergency fund is money set aside only for unexpected, necessary costs.
The National Credit Act protects South African borrowers by requiring credit providers to be registered, to assess affordability, to show the full cost in writing, to stay within cost caps and to follow a process before legal action.
In South Africa, a debt collector must be registered and may not harass or threaten you, lie about who they are or tell other people about your debt.
Loan terms have exact meanings and exact costs.
A loan app is only as safe as the lender behind it.
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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