National Consumer Credit Protection Act 2009
This Part has rules that apply to licensees that provide credit assistance in relation to consumer leases. These rules are aimed at better informing consumers and preventing them from being in unsuitable consumer leases. However, these rules do not apply to a licensee that will be the lessor under the consumer lease.
Division 2 requires a licensee to give its credit guide to a consumer. The credit guide has information about the licensee and some of the licensee ' s obligations under this Act.
Division 3 requires a licensee to give a quote before providing credit assistance to a consumer. The quote must set out the maximum amount the consumer will be required to pay to the licensee. The licensee must not charge more than that amount.
Division 4 requires a licensee, before providing credit assistance to a consumer in relation to a consumer lease, to make a preliminary assessment as to whether the lease will be unsuitable for the consumer. To do this, the licensee must make inquiries and verifications about the consumer ' s requirements, objectives and financial situation. The licensee must give the consumer a copy of the assessment if requested.
Division 5 requires a licensee, when providing credit assistance to a consumer in relation to a consumer lease, to give the consumer a document that discloses certain information (for example, the indirect remuneration the licensee is likely to receive).
Division 6 prohibits a licensee from providing credit assistance to a consumer in relation to a consumer lease if the lease will be unsuitable for the consumer.
Division 7 imposes requirements on a licensee who makes representations about providing credit assistance in relation to consumer leases for household goods. It also imposes requirements in relation to recording the preliminary assessment that a consumer lease is not unsuitable.
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