FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The South Melbourne Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the South Melbourne Small Business Loans
South Melbourne unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger South Melbourne Business Loans
What is the Larger South Melbourne Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost any business use, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets, and could include registering this with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply at standard business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you apply during normal business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors in order to assess the well-being of the company and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess the well-being that is your business and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know the exact amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the company has been running and in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful business loans specialists. The specialists will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner utilises the assets they have to make the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to get a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.