FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Queenscliff Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Queenscliff Small Business Loans
Queenscliff 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 are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Queenscliff Business Loans
What is the Larger Queenscliff Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every company need, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets, and could be registered in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could have different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the 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 simple and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you apply at quality company time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision within an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you make your application during standard business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of variables in order to assess what is the health that is your business and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
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 as well as the field the business operates in, how long the company has been running as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loan professionals. We will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security for a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.