Press Release: Loan Shark Net Tightens
Ngā Tangata Microfinance (NTM) welcomes the new measures announced by Minister for Commerce and Consumer Affairs Kris Faafoi, that will strengthen the net of protection for vulnerable consumers in the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act (CCCFA).
NZ loan sharks ‘a real underbelly’
Dale Owen from Newsroom has made a short video on loan shark practices in Auckland. The video includes comments by our founder – Dr M Claire Dale.
The War on Loan Sharks
Dale Owen from Newsroom has made a short video on loan shark practices in Auckland. The video includes comments by our founder – Dr M Claire Dale.
Loan sharks – the time has come
‘It’s time to finish the job’ should be the theme for this year’s drive to put loan sharks out of business. The phrase was used by Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi on June 27 when talking about what changes need to be made.
Commerce Commission – decrease in the mobile truck businesses
When reporting the biggest fine handed down so far to a mobile truck business the commission commented that of the 32 traders listed in 2015, 18 have closed.
Newsroom programme on mobile truck businesses
“Get honourable” says Claire Dale, a director of Ngā Tāngata Microfinance to the operators of truck businesses in South Auckland.
End repeat payday loans, urges rescue loan boss Robert Choy
Stuff interview with clients and our EO on payday lenders and our loans.
Interest-free loan gives Horowhenua woman a lifeline out of debt
Our Executive Officer, several Financial Mentors and clients provided the information for this article on our loans.
Cash to You Loans banned from lending
Commerce Commission media release reporting the closing down of a lender for charging borrowers unreasonable fees and excess interest.
Low income families describe being burdened by debt
A short interview with Radio NZ Checkpoint.