FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as 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 amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every company purpose including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee 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 reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
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 at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer an answer within an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply in normal business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of factors in order to assess the well-being of your company and the extent of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the extent of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for the company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the company has been operating for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loan professionals. We will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner uses assets they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access, however we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.