FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
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. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost any business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could have different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you apply within quality business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you apply within normal business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you health for your business and the level of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess your well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation and how long the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company 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 not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful business lending professionals. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance 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 protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner uses assets they own to secure the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is a personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.