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Credit Ombud concerned about consumers after NCR withdrawal of Codes of Conduct

06 May 2013

Calls to the Credit Ombud helpline suggest recent actions by the National Credit Regulator (NCR) to restructure the debt-counselling system have left some consumers and credit providers confused, says Manie van Schalkwyk, Credit Ombud.

Knowing your credit status will empower your financial health

10 April 2013

One of the most disappointing events that anyone may experience is being declined for credit at a time when credit is most needed. This is why regular and easy access to consumer credit information is so important for everyone.

Sales in execution: NDMA urges consumers to know and exercise their rights.

20 March 2013

The NDMA has in the past two months, January and February 2013, successfully mediated the stopping of 18 sales in execution out of 26 requests received. In most cases consumers approached the NDMA when the credit provider had a valid court order but even

New unsecured lending dynamic further muddies borrowing waters

13 March 2013

As more South Africans begin to feel the financial pinch unsecured lending values have also increased and a growing number of borrowers are still struggling to repay their debts – says the South African arm of leading global information services company,

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World Consumer Rights Day: NDMA urges consumers of credit to know and exercise their rights

13 March 2013

How best to protect your ID against theft

05 March 2013

Task team established to investigate garnishee orders in credit industry

27 February 2013

National Debt Mediation Association (NDMA) reports a 60% increase in mediation cases for the fourth quarter of 2012

19 February 2013

TransUnion Consumer Credit Index Shows Credit Health Deteriorating First Quarter of 2013

19 February 2013

Bingeing on credit

13 February 2013

Widespread scam targets debt-strapped consumers