Credit repair ‘test case’ has broker over the moon

By | January 7th, 2014|Broker, Consumer|

Happy New Year from MyCRA Lawyers. How can we make 2014 better for you? We can recommend our credit dispute [...]

5 credit accidents you want to avoid this Christmas.

By | December 17th, 2013|Broker, Consumer, Industry News, Make Credit Work For You, Press Releases|

Media Release 5 credit accidents you want to avoid this Christmas. 17 December 2013 Australians must put credit issues on [...]

How will the changes to the Privacy Act coming in 2014 affect borrowers?

By | December 3rd, 2013|Consumer, Industry News|

Recently I was asked to participate on a panel of finance and credit experts, answering consumer questions on aspects of [...]

Help with credit card applications

By | December 3rd, 2013|Consumer, Industry News|

Recently I was asked to participate on a panel of finance and credit experts, answering consumer questions on aspects of [...]

Law Firm lends its muscle to credit rating wars.

By | November 19th, 2013|Broker, Consumer, Industry News, Press Releases|

Media Release: National Law Firm lends its muscle to credit rating wars. 19 November 2013 Thousands of consumers are being [...]

Is your preferred credit repairer a lawyer? If not, here’s why they should be.

By | November 14th, 2013|Broker, Consumer, Industry News|

MyCRA Lawyers has been established. Here at MyCRA Lawyers we feel so passionately that this change is the BEST WAY [...]

Telco Eftel asks customers to pay $299 for their own mix up.

By | October 8th, 2013|Consumer, Industry News, Press Releases|

Media Release Telco Eftel asks customers to pay $299 for their own mix up. 8 October 2013 A recent 'billing [...]

How will open credit scores impact Australians?

By | October 3rd, 2013|Broker, Consumer, Industry News|

Credit reporting agency Veda Advantage has just announced it will allow consumers to receive a copy of their credit score [...]

Veda credit scores: mystery still surrounds calculation

By | October 3rd, 2013|Broker, Consumer, Press Releases|

Press Release Veda credit scores: mystery still surrounds calculation. 2 October 2013 The decision by Veda Advantage to offer credit [...]

‘Talk Like A Pirate Day’ For Childhood Cancer: Illness and Your Credit File

By | September 19th, 2013|Consumer, Industry News|

Aaargh me hearties! MyCRA be helpin' to raise money and awareness of issues around childhood cancer support through ‘Talk Like [...]

Credit survey shows mobile bill a priority at expense of mortgage

By | September 10th, 2013|Broker, Consumer, Industry News, Make Credit Work For You|

A NewsPoll survey sponsored by credit reporting agency, Dun & Bradstreet has found that financially strapped consumers would forego paying [...]

How To Make Your CREDIT CARD work for you

By | August 13th, 2013|Consumer, Industry News, Make Credit Work For You|

In this week’s ‘Make Credit Work For You’ post we look at credit cards. Do you currently have a credit [...]

Interest rates cut to record lows at 2.5%

By | August 6th, 2013|Broker, Consumer, Industry News|

The Reserve Bank of Australia has cut its cash rate to a low 2.5% - lower than during the GFC. [...]

Are Telcos really behaving themselves under new TCP code?

By | August 1st, 2013|Broker, Consumer, Industry News|

Remember the Telecommunications Consumer Protection (TCP) Code? It was put in place in September last year after a swarm of [...]

The bad credit nightmare affecting Australian home buyers.

By | July 25th, 2013|Broker, Consumer, Industry News, Press Releases|

Media Release The bad credit nightmare affecting Australian home buyers. 25 July 2013 Consumers all over Australia every day are [...]

Have Bad Credit? A bad credit loan is not your only option.

By | July 23rd, 2013|Broker, Consumer, Industry News, Make Credit Work For You|

For someone who is locked out of mainstream credit because of their credit rating, their finance options become limited. But [...]

Phishing email alert

By | July 23rd, 2013|Broker, Consumer, Identity Theft|

Stay Smart Online recently issued an alert about a number of new phishing emails carrying malware which have been identified [...]

16-25 and “drowning in debt” Your guide to make credit work for you.

By | July 16th, 2013|Consumer, Industry News, Make Credit Work For You|

In the news this week, we are told that the 16 to 25 age group are getting way over their [...]

End of financial year an important time for your credit file.

By | July 16th, 2013|Broker, Consumer, Industry News, Make Credit Work For You, Press Releases|

Media Release End of financial year an important time for your credit file. 16 July 2013 As the saying goes....there [...]

Payday lending: why it’s all about to change

By | July 9th, 2013|Broker, Consumer, Industry News|

The number of payday lenders is about to shrink due to new regulations, according to  Paid International (formerly First Stop [...]

Your Credit Rating – How to Get a Free Credit Check and What to Do if Your Credit Report Comes Back with Defaults

By | July 4th, 2013|Broker, Consumer, Industry News, Make Credit Work For You|

We recently read a comprehensive article on getting a free copy of your credit report written by Alex Wilson over [...]

Access to credit will fall with introduction of new credit reporting data – and it’s being collected now

By | June 27th, 2013|Broker, Consumer, Industry News, Press Releases|

Press Release Access to credit will fall with introduction of new credit reporting data – and it’s being collected now. [...]

The Top 5 Reasons You’re Still In Debt

By | June 25th, 2013|Consumer, Make Credit Work For You|

Today we feature a Savingsguide.com.au Australia article on the hang-ups you might have with money that could be stopping you [...]

Go for broke – but only as a last resort

By | June 20th, 2013|Broker, Consumer, Industry News, Make Credit Work For You|

If you are on the cusp of bankruptcy, one of the most important things you can have is great advice. [...]

Did You Know No.96

By | June 12th, 2013|Broker, Consumer, DYK - Did You Know|

Did You Know #96 There are more than 3 Million Australians currently with 1 or more Black Mark(s) on their [...]

Did You Know No.95

By | June 12th, 2013|Broker, Consumer, DYK - Did You Know|

Did You Know #95 Even with a CLEAR Credit File, Squeeky Clean History and Stable Income... you will be declined [...]

Did You Know No.94

By | June 12th, 2013|Broker, Consumer, DYK - Did You Know|

Did you know #94 A default will stay on your credit file for 5 years from the date of listing [...]

Did You Know No.93

By | June 12th, 2013|Broker, Consumer, DYK - Did You Know|

Did You Know #93 All applications and enquiries you make stay on your credit file for 5 years from the [...]

Did You Know No.92

By | June 12th, 2013|Broker, Consumer, DYK - Did You Know|

Did you know #92 If you don't notify your creditor of a change of address, you may be defaulted as [...]

Did You Know No.91

By | June 12th, 2013|Broker, Consumer, DYK - Did You Know|

Did you know #91 Your creditor is required by a credit reporting agency to list your default within 1 year [...]