FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Melbourne Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Melbourne Small Business Loans
Melbourne unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is imaginable to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Melbourne Business Loans
What is the Larger Melbourne Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly all company use, including business renovations, purchase of 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 for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an company 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application within standard company times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer within 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you make your application during standard business times and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess what is the well-being of the business and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess 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 amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request our business loans, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business is in operation for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loan specialists. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and 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 make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner utilises an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Are I require security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required before you can access the money, however we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, there is a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.