Tribunal affirms Ombud’s stance on credit life cover complaint
After the High Court remitted the matter, a new Tribunal panel deemed the challenge ‘frivolous and vexatious’.
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Court clarifies NCA application to suretyships in vehicle finance case
Sureties cannot rely on the National Credit Act if the principal debt falls outside its scope.
Credit provider must engage ‘meaningfully’ with debtor – judgment
The High Court refuses Ford Credit’s request to repossess a vehicle, saying it did not fairly consider the debtor’s proposed repayment arrangement.
Bundled credit insurance ruled unlawful for consumers who can’t claim
Selling credit life insurance with retrenchment and disability cover to pensioners and disabled persons – who cannot meet the claim requirements – breaches the National Credit Act.
Judge rebukes bank for ‘high-handed’ approach to credit agreement reinstatement
Credit providers must quantify their reasonable enforcement costs promptly to allow for an agreement to be reinstated.
SCA ruling highlights the legal pitfalls of loans among ‘friends’
The Supreme Court of Appeal’s recent decision underscores the critical importance of understanding ‘transactions at arm’s length’ under the National Credit Act.
