FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Dandenong South Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Dandenong South Small Business Loans
Dandenong South unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company use, including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Dandenong South Business Loans
What is the Larger Dandenong South Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A large business loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets, which could also include registration with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may have different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply at quality business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision within one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you make your application in normal business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of variables that determine the health of your company and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine your health that is your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the company has been in operation, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business credit specialists. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner utilises an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.