Saturday 27 September 2008

BBC One reports on the growing payday loans scandal

BBC's 'the One show' yesterday highlighted the growing problem of payday lending in the UK. You can watch the clip from the link below

http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/theoneshow/consumer/2008/09/26/payday-loans-never-a-borrower.html#comments

Wednesday 10 September 2008

Channel 4 Exposes Lies of Payday Lenders

Channel 4 News has exposed the irresponsible lending of payday lenders, which offer high interest loans without checking whether or not borrowers can afford to repay and without bothering to check basic details such as earnings, before offering to extend loans for up to 6 months.

Commenting on the footage, Damon Gibbons, Chair of Debt on our Doorstep said:

"Channel 4 must be congratulated on bringing the reality of payday lending to light. Lenders are constantly telling us that they are responsible and comply with guidance from the OFT and their trade associations. This report reveals that this is simply not true. We hope that the Office of Fair Trading will look carefully at the footage and consider what restrictions now need to be placed on payday lender's consumer credit licenses."

The coverage is available from the link below starting 5 mins and 40 seconds into the clip entitled Payday Loans (broadcast on Tuesday 9th September)

http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid1529573111