FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Upper Mount Gravatt Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Upper Mount Gravatt Small Business Loans
Upper Mount Gravatt unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Upper Mount Gravatt Business Loans
What is the Larger Upper Mount Gravatt Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan is a great option for almost all company need, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, and could include registration through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for a 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 quick and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you make your application in standard business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within one hour – provided you apply in normal business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects for determining what is the health of the business and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess your well-being of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for the business loans, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation for, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful company credit specialists. They will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner uses the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.