FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Port Melbourne Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Port Melbourne Small Business Loans
Port Melbourne unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Port Melbourne Business Loans
What is the Larger Port Melbourne Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost any company use, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able 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 lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (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 to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour if you apply during standard company times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply during normal business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors that determine the well-being of the company and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess the health for your business and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business has been running for, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loan experts. They will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, 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 secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner borrows from an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or an business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get an individual ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.