FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Melbourne Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Melbourne Small Business Loans
Melbourne unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so 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 size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. The applicant must also 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 demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, and could include the registration of this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you make your application within standard company time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision in just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply during normal business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors that determine the well-being of the business and the extent of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the level of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know the exact amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the business has been operating as well as whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful company lending experts. They’ll provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect 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 make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner makes use of an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you are able to get personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.