FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Melbourne Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Melbourne Small Business Loans
Melbourne unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Melbourne Business Loans
What is the Larger Melbourne Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly all company use, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (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 - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application in quality company timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer within just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – provided you apply in standard business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine what is the health for your business as well as the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to determine the health for your business and the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the company has been in operation as well as in the event that the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly company lending experts. We will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us 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 an business owner borrows from the assets they have to obtain a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.