FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Indooroopilly Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Indooroopilly Small Business Loans
Indooroopilly unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Indooroopilly Business Loans
What is the Larger Indooroopilly Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost all company purpose including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable 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 that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request during standard business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide a decision in as little as an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application during normal business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, it will take a little 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 take into consideration a range of variables for determining how much we can lend you health of your business and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the company has been operating, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loan specialists. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner borrows from an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money However, we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.