FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Dandenong South Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Dandenong South Small Business Loans
Dandenong South unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Dandenong South Business Loans
What is the Larger Dandenong South Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all business purpose including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets and can be registered in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard company times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request in standard business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess what is the well-being for your company and the level of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the level of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company loan, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation and how long the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful business loan professionals. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is vital and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner makes use of assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required before you can access the money however, we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.