FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business purpose including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Brisbane Business Loans
What is the Larger Brisbane Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all business need, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for for the 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 fast and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business hours and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply at normal business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system 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 an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you health of your company and the extent of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to assess the health for your business and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you apply for one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the company has been operating for, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loans specialists. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and is a crucial 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 secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner uses an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.