4 Situations That Actually Warrant An Emergency Cash Loan

At Cigno Loans, we receive applications everyday from people who are in desperate need of financial support. We also receive quite a few applications from people who should think twice about taking a short-term loan for their intentions. As a responsible emergency cash loan provider, it’s in our best interest to only offer loans to people that really need them.

In this article, we’re looking at 4 situations where your need for such support is fully justified. The next time you’re in one of these situations and you’re short on cash to pay for the costs, we’ll be happy to help! Here they are:

  1. Need a new cooker or fridge

These are items that most families can’t live without. When the cooker or fridge goes bust while you’re short on cash, you’ll have no choice but to find the means to buy a new one as quickly as possible. Our loans are available within 24 hours of your approval, so they are perfect for situations where the money is required the same day.

How do we make the loans so fast? We don’t waste time with credit checks or an overly complicated process. We understand how important it is for the service to be as efficient as possible, so we’ve designed every step of our product to be smooth and super sharp.

  1.  Your car’s broken down

Your car is vital for many things, but the most important reasons you probably have it is for safety and transport to work. If it’s a sports car you keep locked up in the garage, then the repair can probably wait until you can afford to spend you own money on it. But if you use your car for everyday essentials, you won’t be able to live without it.   

Find yourself struggling quite often? There’s bound to be loads of ways you can save if you really put your mind to it. Whether you work full time for a salary or currently rely on welfare like Centrelink for your living, we’re prepared to consider anyone with a steady income they can work with.  

To make the process as practical as possible, we pay the emergency cash straight to your personal bank account. This means not having to hold the lump sum at any point if you don’t want to, not having to head out to pick it up, and an electronic transfer that takes seconds to arrive in most cases.  

  1. A big leak in the roof

This isn’t something anyone should have to tolerate even when money is tight. Leaving the situation to worsen could be a safety risk. Our loans for first time borrowers has a limit of $500. This should be enough to help people get through the most urgent situations while controlling the max amount that is accessible.

A lot of people see payday loans as a means to fund activities that we wouldn’t consider safe. So to remain as responsible as we can be, we have to be careful with how much we offer to new customers. We don’t condone gambling and never think it’s a good idea to borrow using a short-term loan in order to buy luxury or unnecessary items.

Holidays are the other major temptation. There are plenty of ways to plan a budget holiday without having to max out your credit cards or seeking an excessive personal loan. Looking to take a trip that’s absolutely vital for personal reasons? Then that’s a very different issue and one we’d certainly be prepared to help with.

  1. You need groceries for the coming weeks

It’s easy nowadays to get your finances mixed up and to spend more than you usually do. Lose track too quickly and you could find yourself lacking the cash to buy basic essentials for the month. When payday is just a few weeks away, a few hundred dollars would be more than enough to get you there.  

Our entire application process can be completed online through our website which means you can effectively send the form through 24/7. As soon as we get your application, we’ll get back to you with an offer as soon as we can. If you agree to the terms that are clearly presented in the offer, we’ll have your emergency cash paid to your account within moments.  

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Read more about quick cash loans here, or in our previous blog post: The Best Advantages Of Fast Cash Advances And How To Use Them

Disclaimer: Please be aware that Cigno Loans’ articles do not replace advice from an accountant or financial advisor. All information provided is intended to be used as a guide only, as it does not take into account your personal financial situation or needs. If you require assistance, it is recommended that you consult a licensed financial or tax advisor.

NOTIFICATION OF MISCONDUCT BY CIGNO AUSTRALIA

Ordered by the Federal Court of Australia

The Federal Court of Australia has found that Cigno Australia Pty Ltd (Cigno Australia) and BSF Solutions Pty Ltd (BSF Solutions) have breached the law by engaging in unlicensed credit activity and charging prohibited fees.

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:

  • demanding, receiving or accepting fees or charges, including amounts of loan principal, from consumers in relation to credit provided under the ‘No Upfront Charge Model’; and
  • engaging in further credit activity pursuant to the ‘No Upfront Charge Loan Model’, including by entering into new agreements with consumers, for so long as they do not hold an Australian Credit Licence.

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.

Where can you get more information?

Where to go for further support

You can access legal advice in your state at: Free legal advice – Moneysmart.gov.au.

If you are experiencing trouble with debt, or money worries in general, contact:

  • the National Debt Helpline on 1800 007 007 or online chat (9:30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday).

If you need someone to talk to, contact:

  • Lifeline on 13 11 14 (24 hours) or their crisis support online chat or
  • Beyond Blue on 1300 22 46 36 (24 hours) or their webchat