FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Melbourne Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Melbourne Small Business Loans
Melbourne unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business need, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
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 are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get 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 with an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used for almost all business reason, such as business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request at quality business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide the decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply during normal business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements for determining what is the well-being of the company and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess the health of the business and the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you request our company credit, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and provide an individualised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, how long the company is in operation, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful company loans specialists. They will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner borrows from the assets they have to get the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.