FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Melbourne Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Melbourne Small Business Loans
Melbourne unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
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 growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be 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 of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every company use, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, and could include the registration of this with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, 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 to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request at quality company hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision in just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request within standard business time and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables that determine the well-being that is your business and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess your health that is your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for our business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a tailored offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation and in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of 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 early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loans specialists. The professionals will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and is an essential part 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 personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner utilises an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to get an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money but we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.