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 provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Brisbane Business Loans
What is the Larger Brisbane Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The 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 with an annual turnover of at least $700K. The applicant must also 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 demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost every business need, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, and could include registration on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request at quality business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application during normal business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 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 faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables to determine what is the well-being of the company and the level of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess the well-being for your business and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for our business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised 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 you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company has been operating, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan 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. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly company loans professionals. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and an integral 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 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner utilises assets they own to secure a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, you can get personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.