FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Brisbane Small Business Loans
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Brisbane unsecured loans offers 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.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down 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 virtually any business reason, such as control of cash flow company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Brisbane Business Loans
What is the Larger Brisbane Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly all business use, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of more than $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
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 at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $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 company loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you apply during standard company time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide an answer within 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you make your application in normal business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess the health for your company and the level of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine the health for your business and the extent of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company loan, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the company is in operation for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business credit professionals. They will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is vital and is a crucial 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 standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner uses the assets they have to make the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or an company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is an individual guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.