FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can 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, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, such as control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About 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. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all business purpose including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or as 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. It is usually by way of charge on assets, and could include registration with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for 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 process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply within standard company time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you apply within normal business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of variables in order to assess the well-being of your business and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to determine your health of your company and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the business is in operation, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful company loans specialists. The professionals will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is a crucial 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 financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner makes use of assets they own to get the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.