FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Upper Coomera Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Upper Coomera Small Business Loans
Upper Coomera unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Upper Coomera Business Loans
What is the Larger Upper Coomera Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been in operation 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets and can be registered in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay 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 which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250K it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as 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 can often provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request at quality company hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application within normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects that determine what is the health that is your company and the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business credit, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a tailored offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the business is in operation and whether the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business loan specialists. They will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner uses an asset they own to make the funding. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security for an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.