FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Indooroopilly Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Indooroopilly Small Business Loans
Indooroopilly unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Indooroopilly Business Loans
What is the Larger Indooroopilly Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This 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 be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly all business purpose including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, and may include the registration of this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans of more than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request within quality business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application within standard business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess your health of your business and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine your health of the company and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost 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 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business lending professionals. The specialists will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is a crucial part 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 sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner makes use of the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.