Personal Loans
latest news & developmentsLoansome robots replace cash cowboys
Microlenders who put their trust in algorithms say humans indulge in too much unacceptable risk.
Banks clutch their purses a bit tighter
Increasing consumer stress and slow growth have prompted a more careful approach to lending.
Can foreigners apply for loans?
With which banks can foreigners apply for loans in South Africa, and what are the requirements?
Unsecured credit spike raises alarm
The 67% year-on-year leap in loans with no surety has raised the hackles of the National Credit Regulator.
Banking on the personal
It is time to put on your lipstick and best suit and make friends with your bank manager, writes Maya Fisher-French.