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 amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund 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 size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as 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 needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be on different conditions.
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 at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you apply in standard company time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer within one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application during normal business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within six 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 on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables that determine what is the well-being of the business and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess your health for your business and the level of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request the company financing, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take 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 in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful company loan experts. The specialists will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is crucial and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner uses an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.