FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning 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 fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% 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 have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any business purpose including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets and can include registering this through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (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 easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application within quality company timings and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you make your application during standard business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors that determine what is the well-being of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine the health for your business and the extent of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for the company loan, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide an individualised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business lending experts. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and a vital aspect 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 protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast 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 borrows from assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.