FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Melbourne Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Melbourne Small Business Loans
Melbourne unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
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 company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
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 goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a business 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)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply during quality company times and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request during normal business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors for determining your well-being of your business and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the extent of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you request the company loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly business loans professionals. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access, however we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.