Adam Mooney

Interest-free loans steer people away from dangers of credit cards, #microfinance organisations say

In #Australia microfinance organisations are expecting a growing demand for financial help. Every year about 20.000 Australians obtain such loans and the figures are expected to double by the end of 2017. For example Good Shepherd Microfinance has partnered with state and federal governments and the National Australia Bank to provide the loans. Manager Adam Mooney said the increasing availability of no-interest loans of up to $1.200 would steer people away from credit cards and high-interest, short-term loans. He also said Good Shepherd was looking for more support to expand its programs.

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http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-06-07/interest-free-loans-'giving-low-income-people-hope'/7485160

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