FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Melbourne Small Business Loans
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Melbourne unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Melbourne Business Loans
What is the Larger Melbourne Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every company purpose including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, and could include registering this with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
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 objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for for the 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 simple and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply in standard business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision in just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 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 particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply in normal business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide an answer within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you well-being that is your business and the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business credit, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide an individualised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
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. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company lending experts. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure 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 employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm 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 makes use of the assets they have to obtain the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.