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 offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Brisbane Business Loans
What is the Larger Brisbane Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost every business need, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets and can include registration on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (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 simple and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you apply in quality company time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application at normal business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within 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 faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects that determine the health of the business and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to determine the well-being of your business and the level of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for our business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is in, how long the company is in operation as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loans experts. They will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner uses an asset they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required before you can access the money but we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.