If you enter a into a financial hardship arrangement with your lender, this information is recorded on your credit report.
This will be shown by a letter code of ‘A’ or ‘V’ (depending on the type of arrangement) that will go next to your repayment history.
‘A’, which refers to a temporary financial hardship arrangement. This is a type of short-term relief or deferral of credit obligations.
‘V’, which refers to a variation financial hardship arrangement. This is a permanent variation to the terms of a credit agreement, such as a change to the repayment obligations or an extension of the term of the loan.
This information is retained on your credit report for one year. However, your credit report will not include the reason or the specifics for the hardship arrangement, or the details of the arrangement.
You are considered to have missed a payment if you make the payment more than 14 days after the due date. A credit provider isn’t required to send you a written notice before listing a missed payment on your credit report.
We all may experience financial hardship at some time. Getting support is important, and we’re here to help. In addition to contacting us, you may also find help from these external support services.
This article is intended to provide general information only. It does not have regard to the financial situation or needs of any reader and must not be relied upon as financial product advice. Please consider seeking financial advice before making any decision based on this information.
Unloan is a division of Commonwealth Bank of Australia.
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