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Auto

FNB Vehicle Finance

APR

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Amount

R30k

Best for: Individuals earning at least R6,000 a month with a clear credit record looking to finance a car under 10 years old.

Age 18+ · Driving licence · Earn at least R6,000 a month

Mortgage

FNB Home Loan

APR

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Best for: First-time home buyers with a solid income and good credit looking for additional financial support.

Proof of income · Proof of residence · Debit order or salary stop order

Consolidation

DirectAxis Debt Consolidation Loan

APR

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Amount

R10k–R350k

Term

24–72 mo

Best for: Individuals with a steady income of at least R5,000 who need to consolidate multiple debts.

South African ID · Regular monthly income of at least R5,000 · Proof of residential address

Short-Term

Wonga Short-Term Loan

APR

36.0–60.0%

Amount

R500–R8k

Term

3–6 mo

Speed

Under 15 minutes

Best for: This loan is best for individuals needing immediate funds, especially for unexpected expenses.

Cellphone number, SA ID number, bank account details, most recent proof of income

Student

FNB Student Loan

APR

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Amount

Up to R450k

Best for: Students with a steady income who need financial support for tuition and living costs.

Minimum income of R3,000 · South African ID for applicant and student · Latest 3 months' payslips or bank statements

Business

GoTyme Business Advance

APR

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Amount

Up to R5M

Best for: Established businesses generating over R50,000 monthly looking for flexible funding options.

Monthly turnover of R50,000 or more · At least 3 to 6 months of trading history · Recent business bank statements

Personal

Absa Personal Loan

APR

12.0–27.75%

Amount

R2k–R300k

Term

6–72 mo

Speed

1-2 business days

Best for: This loan is best for individuals with a high credit rating looking for manageable repayment terms.

South African ID · Age 18+ · Regular income

Auto

Standard Bank Vehicle Finance

APR

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Amount

R50k

Term

12–84 mo

Best for: Individuals earning R8,000 or more monthly who want to finance a vehicle with flexible repayment terms.

Age 18+ · South African ID · Valid South African driver's licence

Mortgage

Absa MyHome Loan

APR

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Best for: Households earning up to R34,800 monthly who are looking to finance a home purchase.

Single or joint gross monthly income up to R34,800 · Latest payslip · 3 months' bank statements (6 if self-employed)

Short-Term

Mulah Short-Term Loan

APR

36.0–60.0%

Amount

R500–R8k

Term

3–3 mo

Speed

Same day (apply by 3pm)

Best for: This loan is best for South Africans needing immediate cash flow solutions for unexpected expenses.

Cellphone number, SA ID number, bank account details, latest 3 months bank statements (showing 3 salary deposits)

Personal

Old Mutual Personal Loan

APR

15.0–28.0%

Amount

R5k–R200k

Term

12–60 mo

Speed

1-3 business days

Best for: This loan is best for individuals with a high credit tier looking for affordable and transparent borrowing solutions.

South African ID · Age 18+ · Employed with R3,000+ salary

Mortgage

Standard Bank Home Loan

APR

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Best for: First-time home buyers in South Africa with a solid income and good credit scores looking to finance up to R3 million.

Proof of income · Credit and affordability assessment

Short-Term

Boodle Short-Term Loan

APR

36–60%

Amount

R4k–R8k

Term

3–6 mo

Speed

Minutes

Best for: This loan is best for individuals needing urgent financial assistance with a manageable repayment plan.

Valid SA ID, internet banking access, verifiable income (90 days), 18+ years

Student

Nedbank Student Loan

APR

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Best for: Full-time students in South Africa who have a reliable guarantor and are pursuing qualifications at NQF level 5 or higher.

Guarantor for full-time students · Course of NQF level 5 or higher

Business

Lula Fixed-Term Business Funding

APR

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Amount

R10k–R5M

Term

3–12 mo

Speed

Funds in as little as 24 hours

Best for: Established businesses with consistent revenue looking for flexible funding options.

Registered South African business trading for 1+ year · Monthly revenue of R40,000+

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