FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so 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 amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any company reason, such as business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company borrower 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 contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to do 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 the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application in quality company times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer in just an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply at normal business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements in order to assess what is the well-being for your company and the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to assess the well-being that is your business and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you request one of our company financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a tailored offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the company is in operation as well as in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful company lending specialists. They’ll provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner utilises an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or an business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security for an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form charges on assets.