FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the South Melbourne Small Business Loans
Tell me more about South Melbourne Small Business Loans
South Melbourne unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company use, including the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger South Melbourne Business Loans
What is the Larger South Melbourne Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for almost every company use, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. It is possible to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application during quality business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer within just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request at standard business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us documents from your account statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer 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 will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of factors to assess the health of the business and the level of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, the long the company has been in operation and how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business lending specialists. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner borrows from an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, there is personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.