FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company reason, such as the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Brisbane Business Loans
What is the Larger Brisbane Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly any business need, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for a 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 fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 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 and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour if you submit your request at standard company timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour – provided you apply during standard business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine your well-being that is your company and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the level of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and provide an individualised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the company has been in operation as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful business loans experts. The specialists will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of huge importance and is an essential part 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 information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner utilises the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.