FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Melbourne Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Melbourne Small Business Loans
Melbourne unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company reason, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising 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 size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly every business need, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets and can include registration through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
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 over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request during quality company timings and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request at normal business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects that determine your health of the company and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess your well-being that is your company and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation, whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
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 speak to our friendly company credit experts. The experts will offer you with the details of your 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 in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is crucial and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner borrows from an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money however, we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.