FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information 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 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as control of cash flow business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for 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 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 you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost all business purpose including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of $250K or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the 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. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply during standard business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer within 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request at standard business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects that determine the health that is your business and the extent of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company as well as the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for our business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the company has been running for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business credit specialists. The professionals will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner uses the assets they have to get the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money but we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally, you can get the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.