FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, such as managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so 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 size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A 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 loan that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan can be used for almost all business use, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets, and could include the registration of this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as 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 consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request at standard company timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you make your application at normal business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you health of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for the business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the company is in operation for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful business loan professionals. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner borrows from an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required before you are able to access the money however, we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as detailed 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 personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.