FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Upper Mount Gravatt Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Upper Mount Gravatt Small Business Loans
Upper Mount Gravatt unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About 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 expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to 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 of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every company need, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to ease the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (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. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide a response in one hour if you make your application at standard business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision in just the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply at normal business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects to determine the well-being that is your business and the level of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess your health of your company and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for the company credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the company has been operating as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful company credit experts. We will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm 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 an company owner makes use of an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get a personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.