FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Melbourne Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Melbourne Small Business Loans
Melbourne unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and 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 loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business 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) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all business purpose including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include registering this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you apply at standard business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business times and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of variables to determine your well-being of your business and the extent of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess the well-being of the business and the extent of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request the company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of 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 business operates in, how long the business is in operation and what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
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 very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
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 covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly business lending specialists. They will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner makes use of an asset they own to get the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing by using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is an individual ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.