FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Melbourne Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Melbourne Small Business Loans
Melbourne unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is possible to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Melbourne Business Loans
What is the Larger Melbourne Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost all business need, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets, and may include registration with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application within quality company time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 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 circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you apply at standard business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects that determine what is the health of your company and the amount of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine your well-being for your company and the level of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you request our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business has been running, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly company lending experts. The specialists will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner uses the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.