FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of 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 between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
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 business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all company reason, such as business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as 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 needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, which could also include registering this through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you apply during standard company time and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to offer the decision in just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request within normal business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of factors for determining how much we can lend you health that is your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your business and the level of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a tailored offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the business has been in operation, how long the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful business loans professionals. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner borrows from assets they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.