FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Melbourne Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Melbourne Small Business Loans
Melbourne unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company purpose including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Melbourne Business Loans
What is the Larger Melbourne Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request in quality business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision in just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application within standard business hours and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the 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, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of aspects for determining your health for your company and the level of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to assess your well-being for your business and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation and how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loan professionals. The professionals will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, 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 employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner borrows from assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security for an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, there is personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.