Use South Africa’s Credit Check Agencies
What are South Africa’s credit check agencies and how do they work? South Africa uses a mixture of international and national credit agencies,...
14 June, 2024
How Much Credit Score Do You Start with?
When you check your credit score for the first time, say, after having just turned 18, you might be surprised to find that...
14 June, 2024
Can Someone Check Your Credit Score without Permission?
Can someone check your credit score without permission? This a good question, and a valid concern. Checking someone’s credit score without them knowing...
11 June, 2024
Need a Credit Check On A Tenant?
Do you know to do a credit check on a tenant in South Africa? When renting out a property, the vetting process is...
10 June, 2024
My Experience Building Credit as a Beginner
When I got my first adult job, I discovered credit. This three-digit number dictates your financial standing-- whether you can rent an apartment,...
17 April, 2024
Why We Only Need Your ID Number for a Free Credit Check
You might be puzzled as to why credit bureaus like Credit Boost only need your ID number for a free credit check. Mainly,...
03 April, 2024
How Long Does Credit Clearance Take?
Once you submit your ITC clearance, it might feel like you have to wait forever. You've gone through an arduous Debt Review, you've...
03 April, 2024
Stories from People Who Have Completed ITC Clearance
If you're reading this, you've probably heard of ITC clearance: the process of submitting a clearance certificate to respective credit bureaus after Debt...
03 April, 2024
A Glossary of ITC Clearance Terminology
So you know what ITC clearance is, what now? A lot of people don't understand the vocabulary used when they read or talk...
03 April, 2024