FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Mount Dandenong Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Mount Dandenong Small Business Loans
Mount Dandenong unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Mount Dandenong Business Loans
What is the Larger Mount Dandenong Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all business use, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for 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 to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply within quality business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application in normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine the well-being for your business and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for the business credit, we will assess the risk profile of your business and provide an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation and in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company loan specialists. They’ll offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral aspect 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner utilises an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Do I need security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.