Whenever you take out a loan of any kind, lenders tend to run what is known as a credit check. This allows lenders to assess whether or not a borrower is suited to a loan – and, unfortunately, many traditional lenders will not lend money to individuals with bad credit. They may go so far as to not lend money to someone with no line of credit at all.
Thankfully, bad credit loans exist to provide loans without credit check for those who may have fallen on hard times, or who are still in the process of building a credit history. Lenders that offer loans for bad credit ratings understand that a person’s financial history should not always be held against them. Past mistakes are not necessarily a fair representation of an individual’s current ability to repay debts, either.
At Cigno, we will look to connect you with a partner that can provide a bad credit loan.
A bad credit history is typically the result of defaults on loans. A default is when an outstanding bill has not been paid within 60 days. Defaults that have since been paid can impact your credit rating.
Too many lender enquiries can damage your credit profile further, which is why a few loan applications getting rejected can spiral out of control. Some banks will not even consider lending you money if you have a certain number of recent credit enquiries.
Loans without credit checks usually rely on the borrower’s other assets, including income, employment status and existing debts to determine whether they can successfully repay the loan. Aside from this, no credit loans work exactly the same as any other personal loan: you will have repayments to make and fees to pay, and you can use the funds however you like.
Simply fill out our enquiry form. Through our partner we will distribute your enquiry to a panel of providers who may be able to help you with an Bad Credit Loan.
There are several websites that can provide your credit file within minutes. These include Finder, GetCreditScore, Credit Simple, WisrCredit, and Credit Savvy. Most providers will give you file for free and offer additional premium products for a cost. You are under no obligation to purchase premium products to get a copy of your credit file.
The key events that can negatively impact your credit rating are:
We employ a simple process to connect you with a partner that may be able to help you quickly and easily.
Yes. Some lenders will consider your application without conducting a credit history check.
It is possible, but it may be difficult to refinance to a loan with a lower interest rate than your current loan. This is because bad credit loans typically come with a higher interest rate to account for the higher risk.
Yes. Some lenders consider Centrelink payments to be a source of income, which means they are more likely to approve your application.
Yes. Typically, lenders will need to verify your income using recent bank statements. This means your income as a self-employed person will be considered.
Yes. Some lenders consider applications from customers who are either currently bankrupt or have been recently discharged from bankruptcy. If you are bankrupt, you need to inform the credit provider of your bankruptcy if apply for credit over a set amount. This may result in higher costs or reduce your eligibility for some loans.
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In the period from July 2022 to 3 October 2023, over 100,000 consumers have been lent a total of $34 million, and charged fees of over $70 million, under the ‘No Upfront Charge Loan Model’ operated by BSF Solutions and Cigno Australia. At no time has either BSF Solutions or Cigno Australia held an Australian Credit Licence.
The Court also found that Mark Swanepoel (director of Cigno Australia) and Brenton James Harrison (director of BSF Solutions) were involved in these breaches of the law.
With effect from 24 May 2024, the Court has granted permanent injunctions preventing Cigno Australia and BSF Solutions from:
Cigno Australia was ordered by the Court to, by 5th July 2024, send written communications to consumers who between July 2022 and December 2022 entered into agreements with Cigno Australia and BSF Solutions under the ‘No Upfront Charge Loan Model’.
The Court will later determine whether (among other things) Cigno Australia and Mark Swanepoel ought to pay a pecuniary penalty in respect of this conduct, and whether Mark Swanepoel should be restrained from carrying on a business engaging in credit activity.
Cigno Australia, BSF Solutions, Mr Swanepoel and Mr Harrison intend to appeal the decision of the Court and have filed an application for leave to appeal. If the appeal is successful, some or all of the orders of the Federal Court of Australia may be set aside.
You can access legal advice in your state at: Free legal advice – Moneysmart.gov.au.
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