FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Melbourne Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Melbourne Small Business Loans
Melbourne unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business need, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Melbourne Business Loans
What is the Larger Melbourne Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. The applicant must also be 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 demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost any company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans of $250K or more it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request within quality company hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – provided you make your application in normal business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess your health for your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you apply for the business loans, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the company is in operation and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful company lending specialists. The experts will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is crucial and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner uses the assets they have to obtain a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. 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 additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.