FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Melbourne Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Melbourne Small Business Loans
Melbourne unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
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 are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
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 at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to 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 demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly all business use, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous 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 few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application at standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request in normal business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements in order to assess your health of the business and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to determine your well-being of your business and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the business has been running as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly company loans professionals. They will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner utilises the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to get an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money but we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.