FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Melbourne Small Business Loans
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Melbourne unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business use, including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Melbourne Business Loans
What is the Larger Melbourne Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as 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 funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for almost every business use, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets, which could also be registered through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer a response in one hour if you apply in standard business timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application within normal business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors that determine how much we can lend you health for your business and the level of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to assess the well-being that is your business and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company 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 is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the business has been running and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company credit professionals. They will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner makes use of assets they own to get a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.