FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Mount Dandenong Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Mount Dandenong Small Business Loans
Mount Dandenong unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Mount Dandenong Business Loans
What is the Larger Mount Dandenong Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every company reason, such as company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
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 on assets, and could include the registration of this in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could have different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you apply at standard business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within one hour – provided you make your application in standard business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you health of the business and the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business and the extent of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating and how long the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful company credit experts. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is crucial and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner makes use of an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.