FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company use, including cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Brisbane Business Loans
What is the Larger Brisbane Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost every company need, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets, and could include registration on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an 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)
- must show at least six months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you make your application during quality business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application during normal business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements that determine what is the well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to assess your well-being for your business and the extent of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for our business financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, how long the business has been running for, how long the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from the very 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 make an application for loans without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loans specialists. They will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access however, we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.