FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business use, including cash flow management, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Brisbane Business Loans
What is the Larger Brisbane Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost every business use, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to re-pay 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 the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application within standard business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request within normal business hours and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us documents from your account statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors for determining the health for your business and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess your well-being for your company and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you request business loans with us business loan, we will assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up 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% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly business lending professionals. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner utilises the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or an business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you can get the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.