FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company need, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the 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 business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost all business use, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval 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 financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request at standard business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer a response in one hour – provided you make your application at standard business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects to determine how much we can lend you health of your company and the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to assess your health that is your business as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for the company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the company has been running, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful company lending professionals. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner borrows from assets they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I require security for an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.