FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including control of cash flow company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Brisbane Business Loans
What is the Larger Brisbane Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue 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 to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all company use, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets and can be registered in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for 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 simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide a response in one hour if you apply within quality business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is 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 opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request during normal business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements for determining how much we can lend you well-being of your business and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, how long the company has been running and whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loans experts. The experts will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work 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 secure?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner utilises an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.