FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Melbourne Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Melbourne Small Business Loans
Melbourne unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business reason, such as control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Melbourne Business Loans
What is the Larger Melbourne Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as 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 needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 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 easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request during standard business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour – provided you make your application in standard business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements that determine the well-being of the company and the level of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to determine your health for your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the business has been running and whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly company lending professionals. They will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner borrows from the assets they have to make the funding. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.