FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so 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 of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every business use, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company borrower 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 registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply at standard company time and let us utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within one hour – provided you apply during standard business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements that determine your well-being of your company and the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to determine your health of the company and the level of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company loan, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, how long the business is in operation for, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loans specialists. The experts will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner makes use of the assets they have to get the funding. 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 lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get a personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.