National Consumer Credit Protection Act 2009

CHAPTER 3 - RESPONSIBLE LENDING CONDUCT  

PART 3-3 - LICENSEES THAT PROVIDE CREDIT ASSISTANCE IN RELATION TO CONSUMER LEASES  

Division 4 - Obligations of credit assistance providers before providing credit assistance for consumer leases  

SECTION 139   PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT OF UNSUITABILITY OF THE CONSUMER LEASE  

139(1)   [ Preliminary assessment for para 138(1)(c)]  

For the purposes of paragraph 138(1)(c), the licensee must make a preliminary assessment that:


(a) specifies the period the assessment covers; and


(b) assesses whether the consumer lease will be unsuitable for the consumer if the lease is entered in that period.

139(2)   [ Preliminary assessment for para 138(2)(a)]  

For the purposes of paragraph 138(2)(a), the licensee must make a preliminary assessment that:


(a) specifies the period the assessment covers; and


(b) assesses whether the consumer lease will be unsuitable for the consumer if the consumer remains in the lease in that period.

Note:

The licensee is not required to make a preliminary assessment under this section if the credit assistance is not provided.




This information is provided by CCH Australia Limited Link opens in new window. View the disclaimer and notice of copyright.