FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About 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. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Brisbane Business Loans
What is the Larger Brisbane Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the 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 qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all business use, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require 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 to smooth out the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for a 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 simple and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply in quality business time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide a decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you apply in standard business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of variables in order to assess what is the well-being of your company and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for our business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the business is in operation and how long the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with 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 early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business lending professionals. We will offer 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 early payment and 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner utilises the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access but we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.