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 the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the 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. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all business need, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include registration with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you apply in standard company times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you make your application during normal business time and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects to determine the health that is your company as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine your well-being of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for one of our business loans, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a tailored offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the business is in operation and whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful company lending experts. They will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner borrows from assets they own to make the loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.