The miracle of debt review is widely portrayed as an “easy escape” by debt counsellors in South Africa. Is it really as magnificent as it seems? Or are debt counsellors selling you a dream? Discover the truth about debt review in this tell-all article.
John has a big problem. He is living in a fully furnished flat that he is renting. The furniture...
If you have been forced to make arrangements with your clients and have them pay off an account instead of settling it once off, get an acknowledgement of debt. This serves as a contract and will have all the payment terms in. Interest rates, payment amount, pay date, banking details, terms for when they default, etc.
Debt Review Help! I am flagged as being under debt review on the Credit Bureaus. Since the promulgation of the National Credit Act. 34 of 2005 (herein after referred to as the “act”), most South Africans have heard of debt review and have a faint idea of what it...
What is the difference between an oral and written agreement between parties and why do attorneys always go on about needing a written agreement? An oral agreement is an enforceable agreement between two parties, much like a written agreement. The difference between...
Why do policies work? Contrary to popular belief, most people thrive under rules and function at optimum when they have clearly defined duties and know the company policies. As the CEO or MD of a company you are the rule maker. You are the person responsible for...
How can an attorney add value to my debt prevention? It may seem odd that we are suggesting an attorney can add value to your debt prevention, but below are 5 reasons why you cannot have debt prevention without an attorney! Why would an attorney be of any assistance...
Why Debt Collection Remains A Necessary Expense : In a company faced with a multitude of financial obligations the added expense of legal fees paid towards recovery of bad debt seems like a double punishment. Having an outstanding debt and paying more money towards...
The short answer is YES! (Debt Collection Running To Court) - The collection of debt does not necessarily mean that you have to go all the way to Court, and more importantly, there is more to debt collection than only collecting the debt when it is outstanding. Let us...
Vetting is a process followed in which as much information as possible is gathered about the debtor being handed over, in order to ensure the maximum potential for a good result to prior to legal action being instituted. The rationale is that, if you know your debtor...
Having a clear credit record or a good credit score is of utmost importance, but why? And how does one ensure that your credit record is and remains clear in order to ensure that your credit rating or score remains at its maximum? Certain updates to a person’s credit...
Help! I am flagged as being under debt review on the Credit Bureaus. Since promulgation of the National Credit Act. 34 of 2005 (herein after referred to as the “act”), most South Africans have heard of debt review and have a faint idea of what it entails. Some of us...
