FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Melbourne Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Melbourne Small Business Loans
Melbourne unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so 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 expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any business use, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for 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 for funding of more than $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, which could also be registered through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application within standard company times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request during normal business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess the well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to determine the health of the business and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide an individualised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business credit professionals. They will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial 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 financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner uses an asset they own to secure the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to get an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is an individual ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.