ClearLoans penalised $6 million for financial hardship misconduct and other Credit Act breaches during COVID-19
The Federal Court has found Membo Finance Pty Ltd (Membo) and its sole credit representative, Richmond Group Financial Services Pty Ltd (RGFS), trading as ClearLoans, breached the National Consumer Credit Protection Act (the Credit Act) and has ordered the companies to pay over $6m in penalties. The Court found both Membo and RGFS (by its …