Flood victims can defer loan repayments

Another year, another disaster. Fortunately, Fortunately, just as they did for the bushfires and COVID-19, lenders are offering up to three months deferral on loan repayments for those who are flood victims in New South Wales and Queensland.

Here’s how to apply if you or someone you know has been impacted.

What are some of the options available for flood victims?

• Depending on your family’s or business’s circumstances, assistance from your lender may include:
• Deferring scheduled loan repayments, on home, personal and some business loans for up to three months.
• Waiving fees and charges, including for early access to term deposits.
• Debt consolidation to help make repayments more manageable.
• Restructuring existing loans free of the usual establishment fees.
• Offering additional finance to help cover cash flow shortages.
• Deferring upcoming credit card payments.
• Emergency credit limit increases

There’s also a range of government financial grants your household or business might be eligible for.

Last but not least, if your business or household is one of the many doing it tough right now, and you need a little breathing space, please don’t hesitate to pick up the phone and give us a call today – we’re here and ready to assist you any way we can.