FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Queenscliff Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Queenscliff Small Business Loans
Queenscliff unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Queenscliff Business Loans
What is the Larger Queenscliff Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets and can be registered in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could 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 evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply within quality company hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements , it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request within normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision 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 a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects that determine the health that is your company and the level of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to assess the well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer an individualised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business is in operation as well as in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loan specialists. The experts will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial 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 sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner uses the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is an individual ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.