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New cost-effective solutions needed as over-indebtedness increases

New cost-effective solutions needed as over-indebtedness increases

11 July 2012

A new approach to combat over-indebtedness is needed with a large portion of credit-active consumers having impaired credit records, said the National Debt Mediation Association (NDMA).

TransUnion Consumer Credit Index Shows Credit Health Holding Steady in the 2nd Quarter

TransUnion Consumer Credit Index Shows Credit Health Holding Steady in the 2nd Quarter

30 May 2012

TransUnion, a global leader in credit and information management, today released the second quarter results of the TransUnion Consumer Credit Index (CCI). The CCI is a unique indicator of consumer credit health based on a 100 point scale. An index above

Plan for possible interest rate hikes and pay off your debt as soon as possible

Plan for possible interest rate hikes and pay off your debt as soon as possible

30 May 2012

Although interest rates have been at historically low levels since 2009, there are signals in the economy that this might change in the near future and as a result consumers should start factoring in a possible interest rate increase when planning their f

Credit Ombud annual report shows increased number of complaints from credit consumers

Credit Ombud annual report shows increased number of complaints from credit consumers

15 May 2012

The Credit Ombud’s annual results for 2011 show increased demand for its dispute resolution services in the credit industry. Releasing its 2011 annual report, Credit Ombud, Manie Van Schalkwyk said the office received a total of 14 167 complaints and

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South African Micro Lending on a Slippery Slope

South African Micro Lending on a Slippery Slope

02 May 2012
Credit market activity suggests the need for caution

Credit market activity suggests the need for caution

23 March 2012
Know and understand your rights, urges National Credit Regulator

Know and understand your rights, urges National Credit Regulator

14 March 2012
Debt counselling training in need of serious restructuring according to research

Debt counselling training in need of serious restructuring according to research

24 February 2012
Financial planning key to overcoming debt in 2012

Financial planning key to overcoming debt in 2012

17 January 2012
Consumer performance holding steady

Consumer performance holding steady

08 December 2011
Banks Insist on Credit Insurance for Security

Banks Insist on Credit Insurance for Security

06 December 2011
Technology helps grant credit faster and cheaper to ever greater numbers

Technology helps grant credit faster and cheaper to ever greater numbers

21 November 2011