A fun look at seven of the most unusual items ever pawned.

A look at some of the most common myths surrounding small business loans.

A list of questions to ask before taking any type of loan.

A look at some of the benefits of short-term loans, relative to other loan types, in South Africa.

A look at the options for securing short-term loans in South Africa.

Why it's vital to be careful before agreeing to pay day loans in South Africa.

What are your options for getting a loan after you've declared bankruptcy?

An asset-based loan is also an option if your credit record has some blemishes. These might prevent you from securing a bank loan.

We take a look at how asset-based lending differs from using a traditional pawn shop.

Unfortunately, South Africa has its share of untrustworthy or downright illegal lenders, or “mashonisas” as they’re known locally. What to look out for