FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Melbourne Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Melbourne Small Business Loans
Melbourne unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company reason, such as the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Melbourne Business Loans
What is the Larger Melbourne 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 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (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 business loan can be used to fund almost every business purpose including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could have different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $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 company credit specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more 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, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour if you make your application during quality business times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request during normal business times and allow us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables in order to assess the health that is your business as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request the business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business has been running for, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loans specialists. The specialists will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner uses the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money However, we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.