Many banks in South Africa are cutting back on credit extensions. Johan Burger, CEO of FirstRand, attributes consumer affordability issues to the dilemma. Last year, more South Africans took on mortgages, but unsecured lending in the form of personal loans and credit cards were declined. Burger said that credit extension is going to be low for the next few [...]
The petrol price in South Africa reached a record high at the beginning of July 2018, with 95 Octane now costing R16.02 inland and R15.43 in coastal regions. Petrol rose to 82 cents a litre for both 93 and 95 octane fuel and the diesel price increased between 85 and 87 cents per litre, with illuminating paraffin shooting up [...]
When most people start looking for a new or second-hand car, they assume that car financing is the only way to go about it. There are a number of alternative financing options to get you behind the steering wheel and traditional financing from a bank isn’t always the best way to go about it. One of the reasons why [...]
Show yourself a little care with a Rent-to-Own Car Plan Are you constantly battling the public transport system, having to ask your friends and work colleagues for lifts, or paying exorbitant taxi and Uber fees? Then it’s time to seriously investigate alternate options to get you to where you need to be. Not everyone can access vehicle finance easily [...]
Times are tough! Therefore, a lot of South Africans are having to apply for debt review or bankruptcy in order to get their finances under control. As hard as it is, this is actually the first step towards making your monthly finances more manageable and rebuilding your credit record. How do you improve your credit record while you are [...]
“Adulting” can be maddening! Whether you are a youngster starting out or a seasoned adult who needs to grow and expand your options, the hoops that are involved in obtaining car finance deals make it difficult to progress. If you have had difficulty obtaining finance, you will know that getting a loan for a car often requires a deposit [...]
It’s Christmas in July in South Africa with the best car finance deals for pre-owned vehicles you can find! All thanks to the unique car financing plans offered by Earn-a-Car. Blacklisted? Bad credit? Self-employed? We can help you buy the vehicle you need this July. Our car finance deals are tailored to suit those who need as much peace-of-mind [...]
Bad credit can happen to anyone. Getting back on track may seem very difficult, however, the car financing specialists at Earn-A-Car know what you’re going through and are here to help you rebuild your credit record. The best way to turn your financial situation around is to rebuild your credit record. Here are some tips to help you [...]
Many South Africans have struggled financially over the past few years. If you’ve been having a hard time because of unpaid loans and credit cards and have decided to face the music - congratulations. If you are just getting out of bankruptcy or are under debt review, financing a car may be of great concern. While many car [...]
If you’ve tried buying a car while blacklisted, you will know that vehicle financing isn’t easy to achieve if your credit rating isn’t great. Vehicle financing in South Africa has become quite strict as a result of the Credit Act and in order to buy a vehicle that is financed by a bank or institution, you will need to [...]
