FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Mount Gravatt East Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Mount Gravatt East Small Business Loans
Mount Gravatt East unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business use, including control of cash flow company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Mount Gravatt East Business Loans
What is the Larger Mount Gravatt East Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for nearly every company use, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, and may be registered in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We might be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application during standard business time and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application in normal 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 submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects that determine your well-being for your company and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to determine your health for your company and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the business has been running and what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful business lending experts. They will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect 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 make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner makes use of the assets they have to secure the loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.