Bank removes ‘roadblock’ for homebuyers

Major banks are beginning to exclude student debt in their serviceability criteria. Picture: NewsWire / Nicholas Eagar National Australia Bank has become the latest lender to ignore some Higher Education Loan Program debt when assessing new home loans. From July 31, NAB says if someone owes $20,000 or less in student debt, it won’t affect…

Regulator to investigate credit repair and debt management sector

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has announced a probe into credit repair and debt management services amid reports of dishonest practices. The investigation aims to weed out those exploiting financially vulnerable consumers by not meeting debt management terms, charging high fees, or not communicating adequately with customers. ASIC said it is concerned some…

Regulator to investigate credit repair and debt management sector

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has announced a probe into credit repair and debt management services amid reports of dishonest practices. The investigation aims to weed out those exploiting financially vulnerable consumers by not meeting debt management terms, charging high fees, or not communicating adequately with customers. ASIC said it is concerned some…