FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
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 between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company need, such as cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Melbourne Business Loans
What is the Larger Melbourne Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan is a great option for almost every company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or 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 for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer the public notice of a 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 $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the 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 fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you apply in standard business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to offer an answer in as little as an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request in standard business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you health of the business and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to determine your well-being of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business loan, we will assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the business has been operating for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly company lending specialists. They will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial 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 protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner utilises an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.