FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
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 expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must 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 of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost all company purpose including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer a response in one hour if you submit your request during quality company timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application at normal business hours and permit us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements for determining your health that is your business and the extent of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine your well-being for your business and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you apply for one of our company credit, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business has been operating and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loan professionals. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is an essential 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner makes use of assets they own to secure the funding. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.