FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company need, such as control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so 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 size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost all business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, and may be registered in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run 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 granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a 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 easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in standard business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you apply within standard business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects to determine your health of the business and the amount of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to assess your health of your business and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you request our business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating and whether the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you are able to 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 obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost 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 repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly company loans experts. The experts will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is vital and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner uses assets they own to make a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security for an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required before you can access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.