Home >  Blog >  #EveryoneNeedsaPlan: Financial Hardship Options

#EveryoneNeedsaPlan: Financial Hardship Options

Posted by Dean McKinnon on 20 June 2024

Recent research conducted by ASIC estimates more than 5 million Australians struggled to make loan repayments in the last 12 months, but many don’t ask for help.

  • Asking for help with financial hardship is the first step
  • ASIC MoneySmart has some tips for how to ask for help if you're experiencing financial difficulty 
  • Step one is to contact your lender and let them know that you’re experiencing financial hardship
  • Your lender must consider your request for assistance
  • Your lender will work with you to help get your through your financial difficulties
  • Arranging assistance with your lender for financial hardship will not impact your credit rating
  • If you’re having trouble don’t hesitate to reach out for help
Author:Dean McKinnon
Tags:Mortgages and Finance

Post comment
McKinnon Financial Planning Pty Ltd ABN 74 155 233 784 Australian Financial Services Licence 417488 | McKinnon Financial Services Pty Ltd ABN 82 056 817 648 Australian Credit Licence 392173 | General Advice Warning: Information contained in the pages of this website is of a general nature only and has not taken into account your particular circumstances. You should consider whether any strategies and or investments mentioned in this website are suitable for you and seek personal advice from a licenced investment adviser before making any investment decision.
HomeContact UsPrintTell a FriendBookmark a SiteLinked InTwitterFacebook