FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Mount Dandenong Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Mount Dandenong Small Business Loans
Mount Dandenong unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Mount Dandenong Business Loans
What is the Larger Mount Dandenong Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
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.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any company use, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets and can include registration through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request at quality company hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply in standard business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements it may 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 look at a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you well-being that is your business and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine the health of your business and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business loan, we will assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a tailored offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the business has been in operation as well as whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly company credit experts. The experts will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner makes use of the assets they have to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, you can get an individual guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.