Unlike a wholesale interest rate increase, borrowers would be charged the penalty rate only on new purchases after the rate is changed, and a customer will receive 45 days advance notice of any penalty rate being placed on their account.

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It goes on to say that communication has not always been open or clear, staff are not consulted on key issues and their views are not taken into account in advance of decision making.

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