FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About 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 between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
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. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are 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 that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be 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 the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost all 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 necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central 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 gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard company hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision within just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour – provided you apply during standard business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors that determine your health that is your company and the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine your well-being of your company and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request the business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll 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 differ based on various variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the company has been running and how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company credit professionals. They will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and a vital 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 protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify 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)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner utilises the assets they have to get the funding. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security for a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.