Dunami Lender Guide
Dunami Direct (PTY) Ltd is a privately owned company that offers short-term loans via an online application system.
Founded: 2010No. of Staff: UnknownLocation: Headquartered in Cape Town Valid Lending Licence: Registered Credit Provider (NCRCP4849)
Loan Products
Dunami provides short-term instant cash loans, from R1000 to a maximum of R5000 for a period of up to 6 months.
Interest and Fees
The interest rate varies depending on the duration of the loan agreement . For example:
The fees associated with a R5000 loan to be taken over a 6 month period would look something like this:
Maximum interest rate: 3% per monthInitiation fee: R644.10Maximum monthly service fee: R68.40Maximum monthly installment: R 1 105.66 per monthMaximum loan repayment of R 6 654.73
A R2000 loan to be taken over a 6 month period would incur the following:
Maximum interest rate: 3% per monthInitiation fee: R297.73Maximum monthly service fee: R68.40Maximum monthly installment: R 492.88 per monthMaximum loan repayment of R R2 957.32
Repayments
When applying for your short-term loan, an individual would stipulate what their payday date is. Dunami would then raise a debit order for the repayment on this date, on a monthly basis.
Late Fee
There is no available information on how Dunami might charge should you skip a payment. There is also no indication of whether or not they are flexible on payment rescheduling.
How To Apply For a Loan
Dunami has made applying for a loan swift, easy and accessible from wherever you may be.
Completing the application form on the website also signs you up as a Dunami member.
Their online wizard portal will conduct an affordability assessment, and you’ll be given the option to download your credit score as well.
Once your profile is completed, simply select the loan amount you would like and the duration thereof.
Information Required for Application
The profile you create on the Dunami website will include your physical address as well as your monthly expenses breakdown.
A valid South Africa IDYour 3 latest payslips Your 3 latest bank statements(You can make use of the Yodlee app on their website, which will enable you to download your bank statement straight from your online banking. This portal is secure, safe and easy to use.) Proof of permanent employment Receiving a salary on a monthly basis An SA cell phone number An active SA bank account Must be 18 years or older
Minimum Criteria to Take a Loan
Dunami does not specify the minimum criteria needed to apply for a loan. As with most companies, your approval would be based on your credit risk.
How Long Will It Take?
The whole process, from creating your profile to finding out if you’ve been approved, should take about 15 minutes. If you are approved, then the payment is made instantly to your account. Depending who you bank with, this may still take a few hours to reflect.
Support Team Contact
There is no evidence that shows whether or not the support team is responsive or how long it takes them to respond to a query. They are available during normal working hours.
Social Media
When it comes to social media, Dunami appears to be non-existent, with the exception of a website and an incomplete LinkedIn page. Other than that, they have no social footprint.
Customer Reviews
Dunami features on Google Reviews and HelloPeter.
It’s difficult to get a good idea of how the public feels about the company. The only two Google reviews are on opposite ends of the spectrum, but neither of them are recent.
HelloPeter
HelloPeter is much the same as Google, with vastly different reviews coming from customers within the same general time period. These reviews are more recent than the Google ratings.
Average Rating:
Between Google reviews and ratings on HelloPeter, Dumani’s final average star rating is 2,75 stars out of 5.
