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 offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including control of cash flow company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Brisbane Business Loans
What is the Larger Brisbane Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all business use, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets, and may include registration on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a company 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 worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of 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 six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application within standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you make your application during standard business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer the decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statement, 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 particular amount, we look at a variety of variables in order to assess the well-being that is your business and the level of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess your health for your business and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a tailored offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the company has been operating, how long the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra 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 absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business lending professionals. The professionals will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is crucial 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 protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner utilises the assets they have to make the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money However, we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get an individual guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.