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Help for motor finance customers

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The FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) has confirmed further support for customers in receipt of high cost credit and motor finance.

The recommendation is to pay if you are in a position to, however for those struggling:

  • Firms will be asked to freeze or reduce payments for a further 3 months, upon being asked to by the customer.
  • Pawnbrokers will be asked to extend the redemption period, assuming it has not already lapsed and also be asked not to sell on items within this period.
  • The ban on repossessions will continue until 31st October 2020.
  • These support schemes should not affect customer credit
For further information please read the following article:

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