FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Melbourne Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Melbourne Small Business Loans
Melbourne unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business need, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Melbourne Business Loans
What is the Larger Melbourne Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth 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, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all business use, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a 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 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application during standard business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you apply at normal business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide the decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you upload 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 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements that determine how much we can lend you health of your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to assess the health of the company and the level of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for one of our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the business has been operating for, whether the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loans specialists. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner makes use of assets they own to get a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access, however we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, you can get personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.