FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company use, including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
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 company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term 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 that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all company use, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide the legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks 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 questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request within quality business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application at standard business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of variables that determine what is the health for your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
If you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine the well-being of the company and the extent of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business is in operation, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved 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% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful company loan specialists. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure 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 financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner utilises assets they own to obtain the loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.